Established in 1920, Hubei Institute of Fine Arts 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 Department of Education of the Hubei Province, Hubei Institute of Fine Arts (HIFA) is a small coeducational Chinese higher education institution. Hubei Institute of Fine Arts (HIFA) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. HIFA also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.