Founded in 1968, Mindanao State University - Iligan Institute of Technology is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Iligan City (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Northern Mindanao. Officially recognized by the Commission on Higher Education of the Philippines, Mindanao State University - Iligan Institute of Technology (MSU-IIT) is a large coeducational Philippine higher education institution. Mindanao State University - Iligan Institute of Technology (MSU-IIT) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. MSU-IIT also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.