Established in 1995, Nagano College of Nursing is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the large town of Komagane (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), Nagano. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology of Japan, Nagano College of Nursing is a coeducational Japanese higher education institution. Nagano College of Nursing offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. This 27 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. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. Nagano College of Nursing also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.