Established in 1938, Hubei University for Nationalities is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the large city of Enshi (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), Hubei. Officially recognized by the Department of Education of the Hubei Province, Hubei University for Nationalities is a large coeducational Chinese higher education institution. Hubei University for Nationalities offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. Hubei University for Nationalities also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.