Founded in 1956, Shandong Jianzhu University is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the metropolis of Jinan (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Shandong. Officially recognized by the Department of Education of the Shandong Province, Shandong Jianzhu University is a large coeducational Chinese higher education institution. Shandong Jianzhu University offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. Shandong Jianzhu University also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.