Established in 1947, Prefectural University of Kumamoto is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the large city of Kumamoto (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology of Japan, Prefectural University of Kumamoto is a coeducational Japanese higher education institution. Prefectural University of Kumamoto offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. This 75 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. Prefectural University of Kumamoto also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, as well as administrative services.