Founded in 1945, Hefei University of Technology is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Hefei (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Anhui. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education of The People's Republic of China, Hefei University of Technology (HFUT) is a very large coeducational Chinese higher education institution. Hefei University of Technology (HFUT) 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. HFUT also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, financial aids and/or scholarships, as well as administrative services.