Founded in 1958, Central South University of Forestry and Technology is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the metropolis of Changsha (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Hunan. Officially recognized by the Department of Education of the Hunan Province, Central South University of Forestry and Technology (CSUFT) is a very large coeducational Chinese higher education institution. Central South University of Forestry and Technology (CSUFT) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. CSUFT also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.