Founded in 1969, Nara University is a private 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 University is a coeducational Japanese higher education institution. Nara University offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. This 53 years old Japanese higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. Nara University also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.