Established in 1974, Cork Institute of Technology is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the small city of Bishopstown (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), County Cork. Officially recognized by the Department of Education and Skills of Ireland, Cork Institute of Technology (CIT) is a large coeducational Irish higher education institution. Cork Institute of Technology (CIT) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. CIT also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.