Founded in 1956, Tangshan Normal University is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the large metropolis of Tangshan (population range of over 5,000,000 inhabitants), Hebei. Officially recognized by the Department of Education of the Hebei Province, Tangshan Normal University is a large coeducational Chinese higher education institution. Tangshan Normal University offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. Tangshan Normal University also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.