Established in 1953, Nara Prefectual University is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the medium city of Nara (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology of Japan, Nara Prefectual University is a coeducational Japanese higher education institution. Nara Prefectual University offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. This 69 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 10-20% making this Japanese higher education organization a most selective institution. Nara Prefectual University also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.