Founded in 2004, Harbin Institute of Petroleum is a 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 Institute of Petroleum (HIP) is a coeducational Chinese higher education institution. Harbin Institute of Petroleum (HIP) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. HIP also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.