Founded in 1996, Hebei University of Science and Technology is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the metropolis of Shijiazhuang (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Hebei. Officially recognized by the Department of Education of the Hebei Province, Hebei University of Science and Technology is a large coeducational Chinese higher education institution. Hebei 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. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. Hebei University of Science and Technology also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.