Tianhe Branch of Guangzhou Radio and TV University (hereinafter referred to as Tianhe TV University) was established on 1988. It is a directly affiliated branch of Guangzhou Radio and TV University, and an institution of higher learning run by Tianhe District Government to develop modern distance open education and train applied professionals for Guangzhou, especially Tianhe District. Covering an area of more than 5600 square meters, there are 20 teaching classrooms, 24 student dormitories and 20 offices. The school has advanced and complete teaching facilities, including a computer room for 150 people, an electronic reading room for 50 people, a multimedia hall for 260 people, a multi-function hall for 150 people, a library with a collection of 25,000 books, and a campus network connected to the city TV University through a dedicated line and ADSL.