Established in 1985, Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science is a non-profit private higher-education institution located in the rural setting of the large metropolis of Chennai (population range of over 5,000,000 inhabitants), Tamil Nadu. Officially recognized by the University Grants Commission of India, Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science (HITS) is a medium-sized coeducational Indian higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Protestant religion. Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science (HITS) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. This 37 years old Indian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 70-80% making this Indian higher education organization a somewhat selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. HITS also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.