Established in 1958, Harbin University of Science and 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. Officially recognized by the Department of Education of the Heilongjiang Province, Harbin University of Science and Technology is a large coeducational Chinese higher education institution. Harbin University of Science and Technology offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. This 64 years old Chinese higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. Harbin University of Science and Technology also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, financial aids and/or scholarships, as well as administrative services.