Founded in 1975, Limerick Institute of Technology is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Limerick (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), County Limerick. This institution also has branch campuses in the following locations: Thurles, Clonmel. Officially recognized by the Department of Education and Skills of Ireland, Limerick Institute of Technology (LIT) is a small coeducational Irish higher education institution. Limerick Institute of Technology (LIT) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees in several areas of study. This 47 years old Irish higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. LIT 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.