Founded in 1976, Ho Chi Minh City University of Architecture is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the large metropolis of Ho Chi Minh City (population range of over 5,000,000 inhabitants), Southeast Region. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education and Training of Vietnam, Ho Chi Minh City University of Architecture (HCMUARC) is a coeducational Vietnamese higher education institution. Ho Chi Minh City University of Architecture (HCMUARC) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. HCMUARC also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.