Established in 1987, University of Shizuoka 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). Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology of Japan, University of Shizuoka is a coeducational Japanese higher education institution. University of Shizuoka offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. This 35 years old Japanese higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. The admission rate range is 20-30% making this Japanese higher education organization a very selective institution. University of Shizuoka also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, as well as administrative services.