Founded in 1967, Ashikaga Institute of Technology is a private higher-education institution located in the small city of Ashikaga (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Tochigi. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology of Japan, Ashikaga Institute of Technology is a coeducational Japanese higher education institution formally affiliated with the Buddhist religion. Ashikaga Institute of Technology offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. Ashikaga Institute of Technology also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.