Established in 1980, Gunma Prefectural Women's University is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the large town of Tamamura (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), Gunma. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology of Japan, Gunma Prefectural Women's University (GPWU) is a women only Japanese higher education institution. Gunma Prefectural Women's University (GPWU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. This 42 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 10-20% making this Japanese higher education organization a most selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. GPWU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, as well as administrative services.