Established in 1993, Aomori Public University is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the medium city of Aomori (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology of Japan, Aomori Public University is a coeducational Japanese higher education institution. Aomori Public University offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. This 29 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. Aomori Public University also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.