Founded in 1960, Shanghai Second Polytechnic 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 Second Polytechnic University (SSPU) is a coeducational Chinese higher education institution. Shanghai Second Polytechnic University (SSPU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. SSPU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.