Founded in 1952, Sichuan Normal University is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the large metropolis of Chengdu (population range of over 5,000,000 inhabitants), Sichuan. Officially recognized by the Department of Education of the Sichuan Province, Sichuan Normal University is a large coeducational Chinese higher education institution. Sichuan Normal University offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. This 70 years old Chinese higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. Sichuan Normal University also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.