Established in 1909, China University of Mining and Technology is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the metropolis of Xuzhou (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Jiangsu. This institution also has a branch campus in Beijing. Officially recognized by the Education Department of the Jiangsu Province, China University of Mining and Technology (CUMT) is a very large coeducational Chinese higher education institution. China University of Mining and Technology (CUMT) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. This 113 years old Chinese higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. CUMT also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, as well as administrative services.