Established in 1958, Baoding University is a higher-education institution located in the large city of Baoding (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), Hebei. Officially recognized by the Department of Education of the Hebei Province, Baoding University is a coeducational Chinese higher education institution. Baoding University offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. Baoding University also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.