Founded in 1926, Hunan University is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the metropolis of Changsha (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Hunan. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education of The People's Republic of China, Hunan University (HU) is a large coeducational Chinese higher education institution. Hunan University (HU) 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. HU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.