Founded in 1990, Toyama Prefectural University is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the large town of Imizu (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Toyama.  Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology, Japan, Toyama Prefectural University  is a coeducational higher education institution. Toyama Prefectural 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 30 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. 