Founded in 1958, Guangzhou Sport University 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, Guangzhou Sport University is a small coeducational Chinese higher education institution. Guangzhou Sport University offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. Guangzhou Sport University also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.