Founded in 1981, Naruto University of Education is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the small city of Naruto (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Tokushima. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology of Japan, Naruto University of Education is a coeducational Japanese higher education institution. Naruto University of Education offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. This 41 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. Naruto University of Education 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.