Founded in 1958, Shaanxi University of Science and Technology is a higher-education institution located in the metropolis of Xianyang (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Shaanxi. Officially recognized by the Department of Education of the Shaanxi Province, Shaanxi University of Science and Technology (SUST) is a large coeducational Chinese higher education institution. Shaanxi University of Science and Technology (SUST) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. SUST also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.