Founded in 1958, Guangzhou Medical University 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, Guangzhou Medical University is a large coeducational Chinese higher education institution. Guangzhou Medical University offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. Guangzhou Medical University also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, financial aids and/or scholarships, as well as administrative services.