Established in 1982, International University of Japan is a non-profit private higher-education institution located in the rural setting of the small city of Minamiuonuma (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Niigata. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology of Japan, International University of Japan (IUJ) is a very small coeducational Japanese higher education institution. International University of Japan (IUJ) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. This 40 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 70-80% making this Japanese higher education organization a somewhat selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. IUJ 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, as well as administrative services.