Founded in 1950, The Central Academy of Drama is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Beijing (population range of over 5,000,000 inhabitants).  Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Ministry of Education of The People's Republic of China, The Central Academy of Drama  is a coeducational higher education institution. The Central Academy of Drama offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. See the EduListing degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. 