China University of Petroleum is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the metropolis of Qingdao (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Shandong. Officially recognized by the Department of Education of the Shandong Province, China University of Petroleum (CUP) is a coeducational Chinese higher education institution. China University of Petroleum (CUP) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. CUP also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.