Established in 1999, Yinchuan Energy Institute is a private higher-education institution located in the metropolis of Yinchuan (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Ningxia. Officially recognized by the Department of Education of the Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, Yinchuan Energy Institute is a coeducational Chinese higher education institution. Yinchuan Energy Institute offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. Yinchuan Energy Institute also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.