Founded in 1951, Wuhan Polytechnic University 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 Polytechnic University (WHPU) is a large coeducational Chinese higher education institution. Wuhan Polytechnic University (WHPU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. WHPU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.