Established in 1938, Shenyang Conservatory of Music is a higher-education institution located in the large metropolis of Shenyang (population range of over 5,000,000 inhabitants), Liaoning. Officially recognized by the Educational Department of Liaoning Province, Shenyang Conservatory of Music (SYCM) is a small coeducational Chinese higher education institution. Shenyang Conservatory of Music (SYCM) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. SYCM also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.