Established in 2000, Shanghai Jianqiao University is a higher-education institution located in the large metropolis of Shanghai (population range of over 5,000,000 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Shanghai Municipal Education Commission, Shanghai Jianqiao University is a medium-sized coeducational Chinese higher education institution. Shanghai Jianqiao University offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. Shanghai Jianqiao University also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.