Founded in 2004, Hengshui University is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the medium city of Hengshui (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Hebei. Officially recognized by the Department of Education of the Hebei Province, Hengshui University is a coeducational Chinese higher education institution. Hengshui University offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. Hengshui University also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, as well as administrative services.