Established in 1978, Hyogo University of Teacher Education is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the large town of Kato (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), Hyogo. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology of Japan, Hyogo University of Teacher Education is a very small coeducational Japanese higher education institution. Hyogo University of Teacher Education offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. This 44 years old Japanese higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on 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. Hyogo University of Teacher Education also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.