Founded in 1937, Hubei University of Science and Technology is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the metropolis of Xianning (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 Science and Technology (HBUST) is a coeducational Chinese higher education institution. Hubei University of Science and Technology (HBUST) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. HBUST also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.