Founded in 1958, Beijing Institute of Graphic Communication is a higher-education institution located in the large metropolis of Beijing (population range of over 5,000,000 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Beijing Municipal Commission of Education, Beijing Institute of Graphic Communication (BIGC) is a medium-sized coeducational Chinese higher education institution. Beijing Institute of Graphic Communication (BIGC) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. BIGC also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.