Founded in 1952, Xinjiang Agricultural University is a higher-education institution located in the metropolis of Urumqi (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Xinjiang. Officially recognized by the Department of Education of the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region, Xinjiang Agricultural University (XJAU) is a large coeducational Chinese higher education institution. Xinjiang Agricultural University (XJAU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. XJAU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.