Founded in 1952, Hubei University of Technology is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the large metropolis of Wuhan (population range of over 5,000,000 inhabitants), Hubei. Officially recognized by the Department of Education of the Hubei Province, Hubei University of Technology is a coeducational Chinese higher education institution. Hubei University of Technology offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. Hubei University of Technology also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.