Founded in 1897, Zhejiang Sci-Tech University is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the metropolis of Hangzhou (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Zhejiang. Officially recognized by the Department of Education of the Zhejiang Province, Zhejiang Sci-Tech University (ZSTU) is a large coeducational Chinese higher education institution. Zhejiang Sci-Tech University (ZSTU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. ZSTU 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.