Established in 1952, Fukushima Medical University is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the suburban setting of the medium city of Fukushima (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology of Japan, Fukushima Medical University (FMU) is a coeducational Japanese higher education institution. Fukushima Medical University (FMU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. This 70 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. FMU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, as well as administrative services.