Established in 1959, Hanoi University of Culture is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the large metropolis of Hanoi (population range of over 5,000,000 inhabitants), Red River Delta. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education and Training of Vietnam, Hanoi University of Culture (HUC) is a medium-sized coeducational Vietnamese higher education institution. Hanoi University of Culture (HUC) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. HUC also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.