Founded in 1949, Ibaraki University is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the suburban setting of the medium city of Mito (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Ibaraki. This institution also has branch campuses in the following locations: Ami, Hitachi. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology of Japan, Ibaraki University is a small coeducational Japanese higher education institution. Ibaraki University offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. This 73 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. Ibaraki University also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.