Founded in 1958, Hainan Tropical Ocean University is a higher-education institution located in the large city of Sanya (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), Hainan. Officially recognized by the Department of Education of the Hainan Province, Hainan Tropical Ocean University (HTOU) is a large coeducational Chinese higher education institution. Hainan Tropical Ocean University (HTOU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. HTOU 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.