Founded in 1940, Chongqing University of Technology is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Chongqing. Officially recognized by the Chongqing Municipality Education Commission, Chongqing University of Technology (CQUT) is a large coeducational Chinese higher education institution. Chongqing University of Technology (CQUT) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. CQUT also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.

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