Founded in 1984, North China Institute of Science and Technology is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the medium city of Sanhe (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Hebei. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Emergency Management of the People's Republic of China, North China Institute of Science and Technology (NCIST) is a small coeducational Chinese higher education institution. North China Institute of Science and Technology (NCIST) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. NCIST also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.