Founded in 1905, Hubei University of Arts and Science is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the metropolis of Xiangyang (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Hubei. Officially recognized by the Department of Education of the Hubei Province, Hubei University of Arts and Science is a large coeducational Chinese higher education institution. Hubei University of Arts and Science offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. Hubei University of Arts and Science also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.