Founded in 1885, Georgia Institute of Technology is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Atlanta (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Georgia.  Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) is a large (EduListing enrollment range: 25,000-29,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the EduListing degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 134 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades.  The admission rate range is 30-40% making this US higher education organization a very selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. 