Founded in 1945, Chengde Medical University is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the metropolis of Chengde (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Hebei. Officially recognized by the Department of Education of the Hebei Province, Chengde Medical University is a medium-sized coeducational Chinese higher education institution. Chengde Medical University offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees in several areas of study. Chengde Medical University also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.