Taiyuan University of Technology is a century-old institution with a long history, extensive knowledge and distinctive features. It is located in Taiyuan, a national historical and cultural city with a history of more than 2,500 years. Its predecessor was Shanxi University Hall, which was founded in 1902. It is one of the first three national universities in China. 1953, the school was established independently, named Taiyuan University of Technology, directly under the Ministry of Higher Education; 1962 was placed under the management of Shanxi province; 1984 was renamed Taiyuan University of Technology.