Founded in 1978, Chengdu University of Information Technology is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the large metropolis of Chengdu (population range of over 5,000,000 inhabitants), Sichuan. Officially recognized by the Department of Education of the Sichuan Province, Chengdu University of Information Technology (CUIT) is a large coeducational Chinese higher education institution. Chengdu University of Information Technology (CUIT) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. CUIT 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.