Established in 1956, Inner Mongolia Medical University is a higher-education institution located in the metropolis of Hohhot (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Inner Mongolia. Officially recognized by the Department of Education of the Inner Mongolian Autonomous Region, Inner Mongolia Medical University is a medium-sized coeducational Chinese higher education institution. Inner Mongolia Medical University offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. Inner Mongolia Medical University also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.