Established in 1964, Ashiya University is a private higher-education institution located in the small city of Ashiya (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Hyogo. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology of Japan, Ashiya University is a coeducational Japanese higher education institution. Ashiya University offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. This 58 years old Japanese higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. Ashiya University also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, as well as administrative services.