Founded in 1946, Qiqihar Medical University is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the metropolis of Qiqihar (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Heilongjiang. Officially recognized by the Department of Education of the Heilongjiang Province, Qiqihar Medical University is a large coeducational Chinese higher education institution. Qiqihar Medical University 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. Qiqihar Medical University also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.