Founded in 1999, Saitama Prefectural University is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the medium city of Koshigaya (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Saitama. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology of Japan, Saitama Prefectural University (SPU) is a coeducational Japanese higher education institution. Saitama Prefectural University (SPU) 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 students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 10-20% making this Japanese higher education organization a most selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. SPU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.