Established in 1949, Akita University is a for-profit public higher-education institution located in the suburban setting of the medium city of Akita City (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Akita. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology of Japan, Akita University is a small (uniRank enrollment range: 4,000-4,999 students) coeducational Japanese higher education institution. Akita 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 uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 71 years old Japanese 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. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. Akita University also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.
