Founded in 2000, Ishikawa Prefectural Nursing University is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the large town of Kahoku (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), Ishikawa. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology of Japan, Ishikawa Prefectural Nursing University is a coeducational Japanese higher education institution. Ishikawa Prefectural Nursing University offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. This 22 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. Ishikawa Prefectural Nursing University also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.