Established in 1924, Technion - Israel Institute of Technology is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the medium city of Haifa (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Haifa District. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education of Israel, Technion - Israel Institute of Technology (IIT) is a large coeducational Israeli higher education institution. Technion - Israel Institute of Technology (IIT) 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 98 years old Israeli higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. IIT also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, as well as administrative services.