Established in 1988, Kushiro Public University of Economics is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the small city of Kushiro (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Hokkaido. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology of Japan, Kushiro Public University of Economics is a coeducational Japanese higher education institution. Kushiro Public University of Economics offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. This 34 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. Kushiro Public University of Economics also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.