Established in 1940, Beijing Institute of Technology is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Beijing (population range of over 5,000,000 inhabitants). Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Ministry of Education of The People's Republic of China, Beijing Institute of Technology (BIT) is a large (uniRank enrollment range: 25,000-29,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Beijing Institute of Technology (BIT) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as 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. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment.