Founded in 1951, Xi'an Shiyou University is a 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 Shiyou University is a large coeducational Chinese higher education institution. Xi'an Shiyou University offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. Xi'an Shiyou University also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.