Established in 2008, Indian Institute of Technology Patna is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the large metropolis of Patna (population range of over 5,000,000 inhabitants), Bihar. Officially recognized by the Department of Higher Education of the Ministry of Human Resources Development of India, Indian Institute of Technology Patna (IIT Patna) is a coeducational Indian higher education institution. Indian Institute of Technology Patna (IIT Patna) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. IIT Patna also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, as well as administrative services.