Established in 1913, Hebei Medical University is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of 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 Medical University is a large coeducational Chinese higher education institution. Hebei Medical University offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. Hebei Medical University also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, financial aids and/or scholarships, as well as administrative services.