Established in 1950, Harbin Finance University is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the large metropolis of Harbin (population range of over 5,000,000 inhabitants), Heilongjiang. Officially recognized by the Department of Education of the Heilongjiang Province, Harbin Finance University is a coeducational Chinese higher education institution. Harbin Finance University offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. Harbin Finance University also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.