Established in 1952, South China University of Technology is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the large metropolis of Guangzhou (population range of over 5,000,000 inhabitants), Guangdong. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education of The People's Republic of China, South China University of Technology (SCUT) is a very large coeducational Chinese higher education institution. South China University of Technology (SCUT) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. SCUT also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.