Established in 1973, Shandong University of Art and Design 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 University of Art and Design is a small coeducational Chinese higher education institution. Shandong University of Art and Design offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. Shandong University of Art and Design also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.