Founded in 1949, Nara University of Education is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the rural setting of 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 of Education is a very small coeducational Japanese higher education institution. Nara University of Education offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees in several areas of study. This 73 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. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. Nara University of Education also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.