Established in 1953, Nara Prefectual University is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the small city of Nara (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants).  Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology, Japan, Nara Prefectual University  is a coeducational higher education institution. Nara Prefectual University offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. See the EduListing degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 67 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 10-20% making this Japanese higher education organization a most selective institution. 