Founded in 1975, University of Toyama is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the medium city of Toyama (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology of Japan, University of Toyama is a medium-sized coeducational Japanese higher education institution. University of Toyama offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. This 47 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. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. University of Toyama also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, as well as administrative services.