Founded in 1949, Shiga University is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the small city of Hikone (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Shiga. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology of Japan, Shiga University is a coeducational Japanese higher education institution. Shiga University offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. This 73 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 10-20% making this Japanese higher education organization a most selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. Shiga University 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.