Established in 1951, Hunan Institute of Engineering is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Xiangtan (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Hunan. Officially recognized by the Department of Education of the Hunan Province, Hunan Institute of Engineering (HIE) is a large coeducational Chinese higher education institution. Hunan Institute of Engineering (HIE) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. HIE also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.