Founded in 1959, Tianshui Normal University is a higher-education institution located in the metropolis of Tianshui (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Gansu. Officially recognized by the Department of Education of the Gansu Province, Tianshui Normal University is a large coeducational Chinese higher education institution. Tianshui Normal University offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. Tianshui Normal University also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.