Founded in 1999, Taiyuan Normal University is a higher-education institution located in the metropolis of Taiyuan (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Shanxi. Officially recognized by the Department of Education of the Shanxi Province, Taiyuan Normal University (TYNU) is a coeducational Chinese higher education institution. Taiyuan Normal University (TYNU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. TYNU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.