Established in 1986, Ningbo University of Technology is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the metropolis of Ningbo (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Zhejiang. Officially recognized by the Department of Education of the Zhejiang Province, Ningbo University of Technology (NBUT) is a coeducational Chinese higher education institution. Ningbo University of Technology (NBUT) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. NBUT also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, financial aids and/or scholarships, as well as administrative services.