West Yunnan University of Applied Sciences is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the large city of Dali (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), Yunnan. Officially recognized by the Department of Education of the Yunnan Province, West Yunnan University of Applied Sciences (WYUAS) is a coeducational Chinese higher education institution. West Yunnan University of Applied Sciences (WYUAS) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. WYUAS also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.