Established in 1997, Dalian Nationalities University is a  public higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the large city of Dalian (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Liaoning.  Officially accredited and/or recognized by the State Ethnic Affairs Commission of the People's Republic of China, Dalian Nationalities University  is a large (EduListing enrollment range: 10,000-14,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Dalian Nationalities University offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. See the EduListing degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. 