Founded in 1926, Harbin Medical University is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of 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 Medical University is a medium-sized coeducational Chinese higher education institution. Harbin Medical University offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. Harbin Medical University also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.