Founded in 1953, Wuhan Sports University is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of 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 Sports University (WIPE) is a large coeducational Chinese higher education institution. Wuhan Sports University (WIPE) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. WIPE also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.