Established in 1932, Suzhou University of Science and Technology is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Suzhou (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Jiangsu. Officially recognized by the Education Department of the Jiangsu Province, Suzhou University of Science and Technology is a large coeducational Chinese higher education institution. Suzhou University of Science and Technology offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. Suzhou University of Science and Technology also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.