Founded in 1935, Guangdong Ocean University is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of 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 Ocean University (GDOU) is a large coeducational Chinese higher education institution. Guangdong Ocean University (GDOU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. GDOU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.