Founded in 1973, Asahikawa Medical University is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the medium city of Asahikawa (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Hokkaido. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology of Japan, Asahikawa Medical University (AMU) is a coeducational Japanese higher education institution. Asahikawa Medical University (AMU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. This 48 years old Japanese higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. 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. AMU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.