Established in 1908, Nara Women's University is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban 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 Women's University (NWU) is a small women only Japanese higher education institution. Nara Women's University (NWU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. This 114 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. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. NWU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.