Founded in 1952, China University of Geosciences Beijing is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the large metropolis of Beijing (population range of over 5,000,000 inhabitants). This institution also has a branch campus in Wuhan. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education of The People's Republic of China, China University of Geosciences Beijing (CUGB) is a large coeducational Chinese higher education institution. China University of Geosciences Beijing (CUGB) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. CUGB also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.