Established in 1984, Taiyuan University is a non-profit public 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 University (TYU) is a coeducational Chinese higher education institution. Taiyuan University (TYU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. TYU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including as well as administrative services.