Established in 1985, Sichuan Tourism 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 Tourism University is a coeducational Chinese higher education institution. Sichuan Tourism University offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. Sichuan Tourism University also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.