Founded in 2001, Institute of Advanced Media Arts and Sciences is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the small city of Ogaki (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Gifu. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology of Japan, Institute of Advanced Media Arts and Sciences (IAMAS) is a coeducational Japanese higher education institution. Institute of Advanced Media Arts and Sciences (IAMAS) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. This 21 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 20-30% making this Japanese higher education organization a very selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. IAMAS also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.