Founded in 1950, Central Conservatory of Music 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 Ministry of Education of The People's Republic of China, Central Conservatory of Music is a very small coeducational Chinese higher education institution. Central Conservatory of Music offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. Central Conservatory of Music also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, financial aids and/or scholarships, as well as administrative services.