Established in 1951, Qingdao Agricultural University is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the metropolis of Laiyang (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Shandong. Officially recognized by the Department of Education of the Shandong Province, Qingdao Agricultural University (QAU) is a coeducational Chinese higher education institution. Qingdao Agricultural University (QAU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. QAU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.