Established in 1984, Shanxi Institute of Technology is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the metropolis of Yangquan (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Shanxi. Officially recognized by the Department of Education of the Shanxi Province, Shanxi Institute of Technology is a small coeducational Chinese higher education institution. Shanxi Institute of Technology offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. Shanxi Institute of Technology also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.