Established in 1907, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the large metropolis of Shanghai (population range of over 5,000,000 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Shanghai Municipal Education Commission, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology (USST) is a large coeducational Chinese higher education institution. University of Shanghai for Science and Technology (USST) 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. USST also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, financial aids and/or scholarships, as well as administrative services.