Established in 1971, Letterkenny Institute of Technology is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the large town of Letterkenny (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), County Donegal. This institution also has a branch campus in Killybegs. Officially recognized by the Department of Education and Skills of Ireland, Letterkenny Institute of Technology (LYIT) is a small coeducational Irish higher education institution. Letterkenny Institute of Technology (LYIT) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. This 51 years old Irish higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 20-30% making this Irish higher education organization a very selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. LYIT also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.