Founded in 1954, Kunming University of Science and Technology is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the large city of Kunming (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Yunnan. Officially accredited/recognized by the Department of Education, Yunnan Province, Kunming University of Science and Technology (KMUST) is a very large (enrollment range: over-45,000 students) coeducational higher education institution. Kunming University of Science and Technology (KMUST) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation degrees), bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. This 63 years old H.E. institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. KMUST also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sport facilities and/or activities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.