Established in 1956, Chengdu University of Technology is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of 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 Technology (CDUT) is a large coeducational Chinese higher education institution. Chengdu University of Technology (CDUT) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. This 66 years old Chinese higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. CDUT also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, as well as administrative services.