Established in 1954, Taiyuan Institute of Technology is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the metropolis of Taiyuan (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Shanxi. Officially recognized by the Department of Education of the Shanxi Province, Taiyuan Institute of Technology is a large coeducational Chinese higher education institution. Taiyuan Institute of Technology offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. Taiyuan Institute of Technology also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.