Founded in 1958, Nanjing University of Posts and Telecommunications is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in 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 Posts and Telecommunications (NJUPT) is a large coeducational Chinese higher education institution. Nanjing University of Posts and Telecommunications (NJUPT) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. NJUPT also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.