Established in 1920, Harbin Institute of Technology is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the large metropolis of Harbin (population range of over 5,000,000 inhabitants), Heilongjiang. This institution also has branch campuses in the following locations: ShenZhen, WeiHai. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology of the People's Republic of China, Harbin Institute of Technology (HIT) is a very large coeducational Chinese higher education institution. Harbin Institute of Technology (HIT) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. This 102 years old Chinese higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. The admission rate range is 40-50% making this Chinese higher education organization a averagely selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. HIT 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.