Founded in 1976, Saitama Institute of Technology is a private higher-education institution located in the small city of Fukaya (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Saitama. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology of Japan, Saitama Institute of Technology (SIT) is a coeducational Japanese higher education institution formally affiliated with the Buddhist religion. Saitama Institute of Technology (SIT) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. SIT also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.