Established in 1983, Nicola Valley Institute of Technology is a non-profit private higher-education institution located in the suburban setting of the medium town of Merritt (population range of 2,500-9,999 inhabitants), British Columbia. This institution also has a branch campus in Burnaby. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Advanced Education, Skills & Training of British Columbia, Nicola Valley Institute of Technology (NVIT) is a very small coeducational Canadian higher education institution. Nicola Valley Institute of Technology (NVIT) 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 in several areas of study. This 39 years old Canadian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 80-90% making this Canadian higher education organization a least selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. NVIT also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.