Founded in 1907, Kyushu Institute of Technology is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Kitakyushu (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), Fukuoka. This institution also has a branch campus in Lizuka. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology of Japan, Kyushu Institute of Technology is a coeducational Japanese higher education institution. Kyushu Institute of Technology offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. This 115 years old Japanese higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. The admission rate range is 20-30% making this Japanese higher education organization a very selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. Kyushu Institute of Technology also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.