Established in 1958, Shandong Sport University is a 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 Sport University (SSU) is a large coeducational Chinese higher education institution. Shandong Sport University (SSU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. SSU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.