Established in 1949, Yokohama National University is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the metropolis of Yokohama (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Kanagawa. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology of Japan, Yokohama National University (YNU) is a coeducational Japanese higher education institution. Yokohama National University (YNU) 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 10-20% making this Japanese higher education organization a most selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. YNU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, as well as administrative services.