Established in 1978, Hunan Institute of Technology is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the large metropolis of Hengyang (population range of over 5,000,000 inhabitants), Hunan. Officially recognized by the Department of Education of the Hunan Province, Hunan Institute of Technology is a large coeducational Chinese higher education institution. Hunan Institute of Technology offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. Hunan Institute of Technology also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.