Established in 1972, Hachinohe Institute of Technology is a private higher-education institution located in the small city of Hachinohe (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Aomori. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology of Japan, Hachinohe Institute of Technology is a coeducational Japanese higher education institution. Hachinohe Institute of Technology offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. Hachinohe 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.