Founded in 1978, Tongren University is a higher-education institution located in the medium city of Tongren (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Guizhou. Officially recognized by the Department of Education of the Guizhou Province, Tongren University is a coeducational Chinese higher education institution. Tongren University offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. Tongren University also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.