Founded in 1935, Guangdong Ocean University is a  public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Zhanjiang (population range of over 5,000,000 inhabitants), Guangdong.  Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Department of Education, Guangdong Province, Guangdong Ocean University (GDOU) is a large (EduListing enrollment range: 10,000-14,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Guangdong Ocean University (GDOU) 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. 