Established in 1958, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the large metropolis of Guangzhou (population range of over 5,000,000 inhabitants), Guangdong. Officially recognized by the Department of Education of the Guangdong Province, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University (GDPU) is a large coeducational Chinese higher education institution. Guangdong Pharmaceutical University (GDPU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. GDPU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, as well as administrative services.