Founded in 1958, Changchun University of Science and Technology is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the metropolis of Changchun (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Jilin. Officially recognized by the Department of Education of the Jilin Province, Changchun University of Science and Technology (CUST) is a large coeducational Chinese higher education institution. Changchun University of Science and Technology (CUST) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. CUST also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, financial aids and/or scholarships, as well as administrative services.