Established in 1974, Shiga University of Medical Science is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the small city of Otsu (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Shiga.  Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology, Japan, Shiga University of Medical Science  is a coeducational higher education institution. Shiga University of Medical Science offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. See the EduListing degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 46 years old 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. 