Established in 1951, Shanghai University of Electric Power is a non-profit public 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 University of Electric Power is a medium-sized coeducational Chinese higher education institution. Shanghai University of Electric Power offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. Shanghai University of Electric Power also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.