Founded in 2004, Hunan Institute of Science and Technology is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Yueyang (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 Science and Technology is a large coeducational Chinese higher education institution. Hunan Institute of Science and Technology offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. Hunan Institute of Science and Technology also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.