Established in 1954, Guangdong University of Petrochemical Technology is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Maoming (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), Guangdong. Officially recognized by the Department of Education of the Guangdong Province, Guangdong University of Petrochemical Technology is a large coeducational Chinese higher education institution. Guangdong University of Petrochemical Technology offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation) in several areas of study. This 68 years old Chinese higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. Guangdong University of Petrochemical Technology also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.