Established in 1970, Institute of Technology Sligo is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the large town of Sligo (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), County Sligo. Officially recognized by the Department of Education and Skills of Ireland, Institute of Technology Sligo (IT Sligo) is a medium-sized coeducational Irish higher education institution. Institute of Technology Sligo (IT Sligo) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. IT Sligo also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.