Established in 2002, Changsha University of Science and Technology is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of 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, Changsha University of Science and Technology (CSUST) is a very large coeducational Chinese higher education institution. Changsha University of Science and Technology (CSUST) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. CSUST also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.