Established in 2002, Niigata College of Nursing is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the small city of Joetsu (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Niigata. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology of Japan, Niigata College of Nursing is a coeducational Japanese higher education institution. Niigata College of Nursing offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. This 20 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 20-30% making this Japanese higher education organization a very selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. Niigata College of Nursing also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.