Established in 1997, Hunan Institute of Information Technology is a private higher-education institution located in the suburban setting of the metropolis of Changsha (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Hunan. This institution also has a branch campus in Changsha. Officially recognized by the Department of Education of the Hunan Province, Hunan Institute of Information Technology is a coeducational Chinese higher education institution. Hunan Institute of Information Technology offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. Hunan Institute of Information Technology also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.