Established in 1931, Yangtze Normal University is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the suburban setting of the metropolis of Chongqing (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Chongqing Municipality Education Commission, Yangtze Normal University (YZNU) is a large coeducational Chinese higher education institution. Yangtze Normal University (YZNU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. YZNU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.