Founded in 1978, Puer University is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the metropolis of Pu'er (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Yunnan. Officially recognized by the Department of Education of the Yunnan Province, Puer University is a coeducational Chinese higher education institution. Puer University offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. Puer University also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.