Established in 1999, Aomori University of Health and Welfare 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 University of Health and Welfare (AUHW) is a coeducational Japanese higher education institution. Aomori University of Health and Welfare (AUHW) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor 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 applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. AUHW also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.