Established in 1952, Shandong University of Finance and Economics is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the suburban setting of 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 Finance and Economics (SDUFE) is a very large coeducational Chinese higher education institution. Shandong University of Finance and Economics (SDUFE) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. SDUFE also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.