Established in 1903, North China University of Science and Technology is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Tangshan (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Hebei. Officially recognized by the Department of Education of the Hebei Province, North China University of Science and Technology (NCUST) is a very large coeducational Chinese higher education institution. North China University of Science and Technology (NCUST) 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 119 years old Chinese higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. The admission rate range is 90-100% making this Chinese higher education organization a least selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. NCUST 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, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.