Established in 1960, Northeast Petroleum University is a higher-education institution located in the metropolis of Daqing (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Heilongjiang. Officially recognized by the Department of Education of the Heilongjiang Province, Northeast Petroleum University is a large coeducational Chinese higher education institution. Northeast Petroleum University offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. Northeast Petroleum University also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.