Founded in 1956, Harbin Institute of Physical Education 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 Physical Education is a small coeducational Chinese higher education institution. Harbin Institute of Physical Education offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. Harbin Institute of Physical Education also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.