Established in 1999, Heilongjiang University of Finance and Economics is a 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 University of Finance and Economics is a coeducational Chinese higher education institution. Heilongjiang University of Finance and Economics offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. Heilongjiang University of Finance and Economics also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.