Founded in 1967, Kharkiv State University of Food Technology and Trade is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the metropolis of Kharkiv (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Kharkiv Oblast. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine, Kharkiv State University of Food Technology and Trade (HDUHT) is a small coeducational Ukrainian higher education institution. Kharkiv State University of Food Technology and Trade (HDUHT) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. HDUHT also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.