Founded in 1945, Nara Medical University is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the small city of Kashihara (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Nara. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology of Japan, Nara Medical University is a coeducational Japanese higher education institution. Nara Medical University offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. This 77 years old Japanese higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. The admission rate range is 20-30% making this Japanese higher education organization a very selective institution. Nara Medical University also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.