Established in 1950, Shijiazhuang Tiedao University is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the metropolis of Shijiazhuang (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Hebei. Officially recognized by the Department of Education of the Hebei Province, Shijiazhuang Tiedao University (STDU) is a small coeducational Chinese higher education institution. Shijiazhuang Tiedao University (STDU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. STDU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.