Founded in 1965, Beijing University of Agriculture is a non-profit public 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 University of Agriculture (BUA) is a medium-sized coeducational Chinese higher education institution. Beijing University of Agriculture (BUA) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. BUA also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.