Founded in 1950, Guangdong University of Finance is a 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 Finance (GDUF) is a large coeducational Chinese higher education institution. Guangdong University of Finance (GDUF) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. GDUF also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.