Established in 1949, Doshisha Women's College of Liberal Arts is a private higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Kyotanabe (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Kyoto. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology of Japan, Doshisha Women's College of Liberal Arts (DWC) is a medium-sized women only Japanese higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Protestant religion. Doshisha Women's College of Liberal Arts (DWC) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. This 72 years old Japanese 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 applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. DWC also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.