Established in 1994, Ho Chi Minh City University of Foreign Languages and Information Technology is a private higher-education institution located in the large metropolis of Ho Chi Minh City (population range of over 5,000,000 inhabitants), Southeast Region. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education and Training of Vietnam, Ho Chi Minh City University of Foreign Languages and Information Technology (HUFLIT) is a coeducational Vietnamese higher education institution. Ho Chi Minh City University of Foreign Languages and Information Technology (HUFLIT) 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 in several areas of study. HUFLIT also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.