Established in 1942, Lanzhou Institute of Technology is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the medium city of Lanzhou (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Gansu. Officially recognized by the Department of Education of the Gansu Province, Lanzhou Institute of Technology is a coeducational Chinese higher education institution. Lanzhou Institute of Technology offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. Lanzhou Institute of Technology also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.