Established in 2003, Xiangnan University is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the rural setting of the metropolis of Chenzhou (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Hunan. Officially recognized by the Department of Education of the Hunan Province, Xiangnan University (XNU) is a large coeducational Chinese higher education institution. Xiangnan University (XNU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. XNU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.