Founded in 1985, Sichuan University for Nationalities is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the small city of Kangding (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Sichuan. Officially recognized by the Department of Education of the Sichuan Province, Sichuan University for Nationalities is a coeducational Chinese higher education institution. Sichuan University for Nationalities offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. Sichuan University for Nationalities also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.