Founded in 1949, University of International Relations is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the large metropolis of Beijing (population range of over 5,000,000 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education of The People's Republic of China, University of International Relations (UIR) is a small coeducational Chinese higher education institution. University of International Relations (UIR) 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. UIR also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, as well as administrative services.