Founded in 1945, Shangqiu Normal University is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the metropolis of Shangqiu (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Henan. Officially recognized by the Department of Education of the Henan Province, Shangqiu Normal University is a large coeducational Chinese higher education institution. Shangqiu Normal University offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. Shangqiu Normal University also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.