Founded in 1974, Hamamatsu University School of Medicine is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the large city of Hamamatsu (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), Shizuoka. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology of Japan, Hamamatsu University School of Medicine is a coeducational Japanese higher education institution. Hamamatsu University School of Medicine 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. Hamamatsu University School of Medicine 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.