Established in 1952, Shandong Women's 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 Women's University is a women only Chinese higher education institution. Shandong Women's University offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. Shandong Women's University also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.