Founded in 1970, Dundalk Institute of Technology is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the large town of Dundalk (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), County Louth. Officially recognized by the Department of Education and Skills of Ireland, Dundalk Institute of Technology (DKIT) is a small coeducational Irish higher education institution. Dundalk Institute of Technology (DKIT) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. DKIT also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.