Founded in 1998, Oita University of Nursing and Health Sciences is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the medium city of Oita (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology of Japan, Oita University of Nursing and Health Sciences is a coeducational Japanese higher education institution. Oita University of Nursing and Health Sciences offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. This 24 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. Oita University of Nursing and Health Sciences 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.