Founded in 1950, Xi'an University of Posts and Telecommunications 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 University of Posts and Telecommunications (XUPT) is a coeducational Chinese higher education institution. Xi'an University of Posts and Telecommunications (XUPT) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. XUPT also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.