Founded in 1950, Qingdao University of Science and Technology is a non-profit public 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 University of Science and Technology (QUST) is a large coeducational Chinese higher education institution. Qingdao University of Science and Technology (QUST) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. QUST also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, as well as administrative services.