Founded in 1947, Zunyi Medical University is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the large metropolis of Zunyi (population range of over 5,000,000 inhabitants), Guizhou. Officially recognized by the Department of Education of the Guizhou Province, Zunyi Medical University (ZMU) is a coeducational Chinese higher education institution. Zunyi Medical University (ZMU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. ZMU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.