Founded in 1997, Miyazaki Prefectural Nursing University is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the medium city of Miyazaki (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology of Japan, Miyazaki Prefectural Nursing University is a coeducational Japanese higher education institution. Miyazaki Prefectural Nursing University offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. This 25 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. Miyazaki Prefectural Nursing University also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.