Established in 1998, Hebei Foreign Studies University is a higher-education institution located in the metropolis of Shijiazhuang (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Hebei. Officially recognized by the Department of Education of the Hebei Province, Hebei Foreign Studies University is a coeducational Chinese higher education institution. Hebei Foreign Studies University offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. Hebei Foreign Studies University also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.