Established in 1953, Huazhong University of Science and Technology is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the suburban setting of the large metropolis of Wuhan (population range of over 5,000,000 inhabitants), Hubei. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education of The People's Republic of China, Huazhong University of Science and Technology (HUST) is a very large coeducational Chinese higher education institution. Huazhong University of Science and Technology (HUST) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. This 69 years old Chinese higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. HUST also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, as well as administrative services.