Established in 1963, Elisabeth University of Music is a private higher-education institution located in the metropolis of Hiroshima (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology of Japan, Elisabeth University of Music (EUM) is a very small coeducational Japanese higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Catholic religion. Elisabeth University of Music (EUM) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. This 59 years old Japanese higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. EUM also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, as well as administrative services.