Founded in 1956, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the large metropolis of Chengdu (population range of over 5,000,000 inhabitants), Sichuan. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education of The People's Republic of China, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China (UESTC) is a very large (uniRank enrollment range: 30,000-34,999 students) coeducational Chinese higher education institution. University of Electronic Science and Technology of China (UESTC) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 64 years old Chinese higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 0-10% making this Chinese higher education organization a most selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. UESTC also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.