Established in 1941, Hunan University of Science and Engineering is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the large metropolis of Yongzhou (population range of over 5,000,000 inhabitants), Hunan. Officially recognized by the Department of Education of the Hunan Province, Hunan University of Science and Engineering is a large coeducational Chinese higher education institution. Hunan University of Science and Engineering offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. Hunan University of Science and Engineering also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.