Established in 2003, Heilongjiang International University is a non-profit public 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, Heilongjiang International University (HIU) is a coeducational Chinese higher education institution. Heilongjiang International University (HIU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. HIU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.