Established in 1956, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine 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, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine is a large coeducational Chinese higher education institution. Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine 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. Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, financial aids and/or scholarships, as well as administrative services.