Established in 1958, Guangdong Medical University is a higher-education institution located in the large metropolis of Zhanjiang (population range of over 5,000,000 inhabitants), Guangdong. Officially recognized by the Department of Education of the Guangdong Province, Guangdong Medical University (GMU) is a medium-sized coeducational Chinese higher education institution. Guangdong Medical University (GMU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. GMU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.