Established in 1928, Iwate Medical University is a private higher-education institution located in the medium city of Morioka (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Iwate. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology of Japan, Iwate Medical University is a coeducational Japanese higher education institution. Iwate Medical University offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. This 94 years old Japanese higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. Iwate Medical University also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, as well as administrative services.