Established in 1953, Nanjing University of Science and Technology 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 Science and Technology (NJUST) is a large coeducational Chinese higher education institution. Nanjing University of Science and Technology (NJUST) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. This 69 years old Chinese higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. NJUST 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.