Established in 2002, Mekelle Institute of Technology is a for-profit private higher-education institution located in the small city of Mekelle (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Tigray Region. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education of Ethiopia, Mekelle Institute of Technology (MIT) is a coeducational Ethiopian higher education institution. Mekelle Institute of Technology (MIT) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. MIT also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.