Established in 1972, Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the small city of Galway (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), County Galway. Officially recognized by the Department of Education and Skills of Ireland, Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology (GMIT) is a medium-sized coeducational Irish higher education institution. Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology (GMIT) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. GMIT 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.