Founded in 1887, Bukkyo University is a private higher-education institution located in the metropolis of Kyoto (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology of Japan, Bukkyo University is a coeducational Japanese higher education institution formally affiliated with the Buddhist religion. Bukkyo University offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. This 135 years old Japanese higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 30-40% making this Japanese higher education organization a very selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. Bukkyo University also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.