Founded in 1956, Guangdong University of Technology is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the large metropolis of Guangzhou (population range of over 5,000,000 inhabitants), Guangdong. Officially recognized by the Department of Education of the Guangdong Province, Guangdong University of Technology (GDUT) is a very large coeducational Chinese higher education institution. Guangdong University of Technology (GDUT) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. GDUT also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, as well as administrative services.