Established in 1949, University of Yamanashi is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the small city of Kofu (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Yamanashi. This institution also has a branch campus in Tamaho. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology of Japan, University of Yamanashi is a small coeducational Japanese higher education institution. University of Yamanashi offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. This 73 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 applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. University of Yamanashi also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, as well as administrative services.