Founded in 1905, Nagoya Institute of Technology is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Nagoya (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Aichi. This institution also has branch campuses in the following locations: Tajimi, Gifu. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology of Japan, Nagoya Institute of Technology (NIT) is a medium-sized coeducational Japanese higher education institution. Nagoya Institute of Technology (NIT) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. This 117 years old Japanese higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 10-20% making this Japanese higher education organization a most selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. NIT also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.