Founded in 1999, Okinawa Prefectural College of Nursing is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the medium city of Naha (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Okinawa. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology of Japan, Okinawa Prefectural College of Nursing is a coeducational Japanese higher education institution. Okinawa Prefectural College of Nursing offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. This 23 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 students are welcome to apply for enrollment. Okinawa Prefectural College of Nursing also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.