Established in 1978, Beijing Institute of Petrochemical Technology is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the large metropolis of Beijing (population range of over 5,000,000 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Beijing Municipal Commission of Education, Beijing Institute of Petrochemical Technology (BIPT) is a medium-sized coeducational Chinese higher education institution. Beijing Institute of Petrochemical Technology (BIPT) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. BIPT also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.