Established in 1951, Hunan Institute of Engineering is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Xiangtan (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Hunan.  Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Department of Education, Hunan Province, Hunan Institute of Engineering (HIE) is a large (EduListing enrollment range: 10,000-14,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Hunan Institute of Engineering (HIE) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. See the EduListing degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. 