Founded in 2002, Shaoyang University is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the large metropolis of Shaoyang (population range of over 5,000,000 inhabitants), Hunan. Officially recognized by the Department of Education of the Hunan Province, Shaoyang University is a medium-sized coeducational Chinese higher education institution. Shaoyang University offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. Shaoyang University also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.