Established in 1907, Wuhan University of Science and Technology is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the large metropolis of Wuhan (population range of over 5,000,000 inhabitants), Hubei. Officially recognized by the Department of Education of the Hubei Province, Wuhan University of Science and Technology (WUST) is a very large coeducational Chinese higher education institution. Wuhan University of Science and Technology (WUST) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. This 115 years old Chinese higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. WUST also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, as well as administrative services.