Founded in 1991, Nara Institute of Science and Technology is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the large town of Ikoma (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Nara.  Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology, Japan, Nara Institute of Science and Technology  is a coeducational higher education institution. Nara Institute of Science and Technology 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 28 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 students are welcome to apply for enrollment. 