Established in 1945, Anhui University of Science and Technology is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Huainan (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Anhui. Officially recognized by the Department of Education of the Anhui Province, Anhui University of Science and Technology (AUST) is a large coeducational Chinese higher education institution. Anhui University of Science and Technology (AUST) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. AUST also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.