Established in 1958, University of South China is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the large metropolis of Hengyang (population range of over 5,000,000 inhabitants), Hunan. Officially recognized by the Department of Education of the Hunan Province, University of South China (USC) is a very large coeducational Chinese higher education institution. University of South China (USC) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. USC also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.