Founded in 1950, Hebei University of Architecture is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the metropolis of Zhangjiakou (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Hebei. Officially recognized by the Department of Education of the Hebei Province, Hebei University of Architecture is a large coeducational Chinese higher education institution. Hebei University of Architecture offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. Hebei University of Architecture also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.