Established in 1960, Nanjing University of Information Science and Technology is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the metropolis of Nanjing (population range of over 5,000,000 inhabitants), Jiangsu.  Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Education Department, Jiangsu Province, Nanjing University of Information Science and Technology (NUIST) is a large (EduListing enrollment range: 20,000-24,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Nanjing University of Information Science and Technology (NUIST) 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. See the EduListing degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 60 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades.  The admission rate range is 80-90% making this Chinese higher education organization a least selective institution. 