Established in 1949, Shizuoka University is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the medium-sized city of Shizuoka (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants). This institution has also branch campuses in the following location(s): Hamamatsu. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology, Japan, Shizuoka University  is a large (EduListing enrollment range: 10,000-14,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Shizuoka University offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the EduListing degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 71 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades.  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. 