Founded in 1906, Shandong Agricultural University is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the large metropolis of Tai'an (population range of over 5,000,000 inhabitants), Shandong. Officially recognized by the Department of Education of the Shandong Province, Shandong Agricultural University (SDAU) is a large coeducational Chinese higher education institution. Shandong Agricultural University (SDAU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. SDAU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.