Founded in 1918, West Anhui University is a higher-education institution located in the small city of Lu'an (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Anhui. Officially recognized by the Department of Education of the Anhui Province, West Anhui University is a large coeducational Chinese higher education institution. West Anhui University offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. West Anhui University also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.