Established in 1960, Hunan University of Chinese Medicine 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 Department of Education of the Hunan Province, Hunan University of Chinese Medicine is a coeducational Chinese higher education institution. Hunan University of Chinese Medicine offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. Hunan University of Chinese Medicine also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.