Founded in 1946, The University of Kitakyushu is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the suburban setting of the large city of Kitakyushu (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), Fukuoka. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology of Japan, The University of Kitakyushu is a medium-sized coeducational Japanese higher education institution. The University of Kitakyushu 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 76 years old Japanese higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. 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. The University of Kitakyushu 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.