Established in 2003, Hunan University of Science and Technology is a higher education institution located in the large city of Xiangtan (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Hunan. Officially accredited/recognized by the Department of Education, Hunan Province, Hunan University of Science and Technology (HNUST) is a coeducational higher education institution. Hunan University of Science and Technology (HNUST) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees in several areas of study. HNUST also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.