Founded in 1976, Nagaoka University of Technology is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the medium city of Nagaoka (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Niigata. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology of Japan, Nagaoka University of Technology is a small coeducational Japanese higher education institution. Nagaoka University of Technology offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. This 46 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 students are welcome to apply for enrollment. Nagaoka University of Technology 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.