Founded in 1999, Akita Prefectural University is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the medium city of Akita (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology of Japan, Akita Prefectural University is a coeducational Japanese higher education institution. Akita Prefectural University offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. This 23 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 20-30% making this Japanese higher education organization a very selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. Akita Prefectural University also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.