Established in 1958, Huaihua University is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the medium city of Huaihua (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Hunan. Officially recognized by the Department of Education of the Hunan Province, Huaihua University (HHU) is a large coeducational Chinese higher education institution. Huaihua University (HHU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. HHU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.