Established in 1949, Shizuoka University is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Shizuoka (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants). This institution also has a branch campus in Hamamatsu. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology of Japan, Shizuoka University is a large coeducational Japanese higher education institution. Shizuoka University offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate 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 20-30% making this Japanese higher education organization a very selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. Shizuoka University also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.