Founded in 1955, Guangdong University of Education is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in 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 University of Education is a medium-sized coeducational Chinese higher education institution. Guangdong University of Education offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. Guangdong University of Education also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.