Established in 1952, Inner Mongolia University of Science and Technology is a higher-education institution located in the metropolis of Baotou (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Inner Mongolia. Officially recognized by the Department of Education of the Inner Mongolian Autonomous Region, Inner Mongolia University of Science and Technology (IMUST) is a large coeducational Chinese higher education institution. Inner Mongolia University of Science and Technology (IMUST) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. IMUST also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.