Founded in 1965, Wuhan Conservatory of Music is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the large metropolis of Wuhan (population range of over 5,000,000 inhabitants), Hubei. Officially recognized by the Department of Education of the Hubei Province, Wuhan Conservatory of Music (WHCM) is a coeducational Chinese higher education institution. Wuhan Conservatory of Music (WHCM) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. WHCM also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.