Founded in 2004, Qingdao University of Technology is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Qingdao (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Shandong. This institution also has branch campuses in the following locations: Jinan, Dalian, Beijing. Officially recognized by the Department of Education of the Shandong Province, Qingdao University of Technology (QUT) is a large coeducational Chinese higher education institution. Qingdao University of Technology (QUT) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. This 18 years old Chinese higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 60-70% making this Chinese higher education organization a somewhat selective institution. QUT also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.