Founded in 1898, Huazhong Agricultural University is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the large metropolis of Wuhan (population range of over 5,000,000 inhabitants), Hubei. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education of The People's Republic of China, Huazhong Agricultural University (HZAU) is a large coeducational Chinese higher education institution. Huazhong Agricultural University (HZAU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. HZAU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.