Founded in 1956, Shijiazhuang University is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of 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 University is a large coeducational Chinese higher education institution. Shijiazhuang University offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. Shijiazhuang University also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.