Established in 2005, Qingdao Institute of Technology is a private higher-education institution located in the metropolis of Qingdao (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Shandong. Officially recognized by the Department of Education of the Shandong Province, Qingdao Institute of Technology is a coeducational Chinese higher education institution. Qingdao Institute of Technology offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. Qingdao Institute of Technology also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.