Founded in 1949, Qinghai University for Nationalities is a higher-education institution located in the metropolis of Xining (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Qinghai. Officially recognized by the Department of Education of the Qinghai Province, Qinghai University for Nationalities is a medium-sized coeducational Chinese higher education institution. Qinghai University for Nationalities offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. Qinghai University for Nationalities also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.