Founded in 1972, Jichi Medical University is a private higher-education institution located in the small city of Tochigi (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology of Japan, Jichi Medical University is a coeducational Japanese higher education institution. Jichi Medical University offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. This 50 years old Japanese higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. Jichi Medical University also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, as well as administrative services.