Founded in 1950, Sapporo Medical University is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Sapporo (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Hokkaido.  Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology, Japan, Sapporo Medical University (SMU) is a very small (EduListing enrollment range: 1,000-1,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Sapporo Medical University (SMU) 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 70 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 students are welcome to apply for enrollment. 