Founded in 1972, Hubei University of Automotive Technology is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the metropolis of Shiyan (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Hubei. Officially recognized by the Department of Education of the Hubei Province, Hubei University of Automotive Technology is a medium-sized coeducational Chinese higher education institution. Hubei University of Automotive Technology offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. Hubei University of Automotive Technology also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.