Established in 1991, Shizuoka Institute of Science and Technology is a private higher-education institution located in the small city of Fukuroi (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Shizuoka. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology of Japan, Shizuoka Institute of Science and Technology (SIST) is a very small coeducational Japanese higher education institution. Shizuoka Institute of Science and Technology (SIST) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. SIST also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.