Founded in 1954, Kunming University of Science and Technology is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the metropolis of Kunming (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Yunnan. Officially recognized by the Department of Education of the Yunnan Province, Kunming University of Science and Technology (KMUST) is a very large coeducational Chinese higher education institution. Kunming University of Science and Technology (KMUST) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. This 68 years old Chinese higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. KMUST also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.