Founded in 1990, Japan Advanced Institute of Science and Technology is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the suburban setting of the large town of Nomi (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), Ishikawa. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology of Japan, Japan Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (JAIST) is a very small coeducational Japanese higher education institution. Japan Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (JAIST) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. This 31 years old Japanese higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. JAIST 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.