Established in 1949, Shibaura Institute of Technology is a for-profit private higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the large metropolis of Tokyo (population range of over 5,000,000 inhabitants). This institution also has a branch campus in Saitama. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology of Japan, Shibaura Institute of Technology (SIT) is a medium-sized coeducational Japanese higher education institution. Shibaura Institute of Technology (SIT) 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 73 years old Japanese higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. The admission rate range is 50-60% making this Japanese higher education organization a averagely selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. SIT also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.