Founded in 1932, Xinghai Conservatory of Music is a higher-education institution located in the large metropolis of Guangzhou (population range of over 5,000,000 inhabitants), Guangdong. Officially recognized by the Department of Education of the Guangdong Province, Xinghai Conservatory of Music is a coeducational Chinese higher education institution. Xinghai Conservatory of Music offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. Xinghai Conservatory of Music also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.