Established in 1953, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Hangzhou (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Zhejiang. Officially recognized by the Department of Education of the Zhejiang Province, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University (ZCMU) is a small coeducational Chinese higher education institution. Zhejiang Chinese Medical University (ZCMU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. ZCMU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.