Established in 1939, Southwest Forestry University is a higher-education institution located in the metropolis of Kunming (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Yunnan. Officially recognized by the Department of Education of the Yunnan Province, Southwest Forestry University (SWFU) is a medium-sized coeducational Chinese higher education institution. Southwest Forestry University (SWFU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. SWFU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.