Founded in 1948, Shenyang Ligong University is a higher-education institution located in the suburban setting of the large metropolis of Shenyang (population range of over 5,000,000 inhabitants), Liaoning. Officially recognized by the Educational Department of Liaoning Province, Shenyang Ligong University (SYLU) is a large coeducational Chinese higher education institution. Shenyang Ligong University (SYLU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. SYLU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, financial aids and/or scholarships, as well as administrative services.