Founded in 1949, Xi'an University of Technology is a higher-education institution located in the metropolis of Xi'an (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Shaanxi. Officially recognized by the Department of Education of the Shaanxi Province, Xi'an University of Technology (XAUT) is a large coeducational Chinese higher education institution. Xi'an University of Technology (XAUT) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. XAUT also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.