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