Established in 1980, Shaoxing University is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Shaoxing (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Zhejiang. Officially recognized by the Department of Education of the Zhejiang Province, Shaoxing University is a coeducational Chinese higher education institution. Shaoxing University offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. Shaoxing University also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.