Founded in 1958, Quanzhou Normal University is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the large metropolis of Quanzhou (population range of over 5,000,000 inhabitants), Fujian. Officially recognized by the Department of Education of the Fujian Province, Quanzhou Normal University (QNU) is a medium-sized coeducational Chinese higher education institution. Quanzhou Normal University (QNU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. QNU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.