Established in 2001, Sichuan University of Culture and Arts is a private higher-education institution located in the large metropolis of Mianyang (population range of over 5,000,000 inhabitants), Sichuan. Officially recognized by the Department of Education of the Sichuan Province, Sichuan University of Culture and Arts is a coeducational Chinese higher education institution. Sichuan University of Culture and Arts offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. Sichuan University of Culture and Arts also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.