Established in 2006, Ho Chi Minh City University of Information Technology is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the suburban setting of 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 Information Technology (UIT-HCM) is a coeducational Vietnamese higher education institution. Ho Chi Minh City University of Information Technology (UIT-HCM) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. UIT-HCM also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.