Founded in 1973, Zhoukou Normal University is a higher-education institution located in the large city of Zhoukou (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), Henan. Officially recognized by the Department of Education of the Henan Province, Zhoukou Normal University (ZKNU) is a large coeducational Chinese higher education institution. Zhoukou Normal University (ZKNU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. ZKNU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.