Established in 2004, Taiyuan University of Science and 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 University of Science and Technology (TYUST) is a large coeducational Chinese higher education institution. Taiyuan University of Science and Technology (TYUST) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. TYUST also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.