Founded in 1950, Aichi Prefectural University is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the small city of Nagakute (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Aichi. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology of Japan, Aichi Prefectural University is a coeducational Japanese higher education institution. Aichi Prefectural University offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. This 72 years old Japanese higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 10-20% making this Japanese higher education organization a most selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. Aichi Prefectural University also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, as well as administrative services.