Founded in 1997, Ningbo University of Finance and Economics is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the metropolis of Ningbo (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Zhejiang. Officially recognized by the Department of Education of the Zhejiang Province, Ningbo University of Finance and Economics (NBUFE) is a small coeducational Chinese higher education institution. Ningbo University of Finance and Economics (NBUFE) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees in several areas of study. NBUFE also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.