Founded in 1965, Hubei University of Medicine is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the metropolis of Shiyan (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 Medicine (HUM) is a medium-sized coeducational Chinese higher education institution. Hubei University of Medicine (HUM) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. HUM also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.