Founded in 1881, Marino Institute of Education is a non-profit private higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Dublin (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), County Dublin. Officially recognized by the Department of Education and Skills of Ireland, Marino Institute of Education (MIE) is a very small coeducational Irish higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Catholic religion. Marino Institute of Education (MIE) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor degrees, master degrees in several areas of study. This 141 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. MIE also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.