Founded in 1980, Zhejiang University of Science and Technology is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of 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 University of Science and Technology (ZUST) is a large coeducational Chinese higher education institution. Zhejiang University of Science and Technology (ZUST) 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. ZUST also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, financial aids and/or scholarships, as well as administrative services.