Founded in 2012, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen is a private higher-education institution located in the metropolis of Shenzhen (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Guangdong. Officially recognized by the Department of Education of the Guangdong Province, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen (CUHK(SZ)) is a small coeducational Chinese higher education institution. The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen (CUHK(SZ)) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. CUHK(SZ) also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.