Established in 1912, Xi'an Polytechnic University is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the metropolis of Xi'an (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Shaanxi. Officially recognized by the Department of Education of the Shaanxi Province, Xi'an Polytechnic University (XPU) is a large coeducational Chinese higher education institution. Xi'an Polytechnic University (XPU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. XPU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.