Established in 1953, China University of Petroleum 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). This institution has also branch campuses in the following location(s): Qingdao. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Ministry of Education of The People's Republic of China, China University of Petroleum (CUP) is a large (uniRank enrollment range: 10,000-14,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. China University of Petroleum (CUP) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor 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.