Established in 1938, Guizhou Medical University is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Guiyang (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Guizhou. Officially recognized by the Department of Education of the Guizhou Province, Guizhou Medical University is a medium-sized coeducational Chinese higher education institution. Guizhou Medical University offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. Guizhou Medical University also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.