Established in 1960, Nanjing University of Information Science and Technology is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the suburban setting of the large metropolis of Nanjing (population range of over 5,000,000 inhabitants), Jiangsu. Officially recognized by the Education Department of the Jiangsu Province, Nanjing University of Information Science and Technology (NUIST) is a large coeducational Chinese higher education institution. Nanjing University of Information Science and Technology (NUIST) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. This 62 years old Chinese higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 80-90% making this Chinese higher education organization a least selective institution. NUIST 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.