Established in 1952, Southwest University of Science and Technology is a higher-education institution located in the large metropolis of Mianyang (population range of over 5,000,000 inhabitants), Sichuan. Officially recognized by the Department of Education of the Sichuan Province, Southwest University of Science and Technology (SWUST) is a large coeducational Chinese higher education institution. Southwest University of Science and Technology (SWUST) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. SWUST also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.