Founded in 1958, Indian Institute of Technology Bombay is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the suburban setting of the large metropolis of Mumbai (population range of over 5,000,000 inhabitants), Maharashtra. Officially recognized by the Department of Higher Education of the Ministry of Human Resources Development of India, Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT Bombay) is a small coeducational Indian higher education institution. Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT Bombay) 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 64 years old Indian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. IIT Bombay also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.