Established in 1998, Gakushuin Women's College is a private higher-education institution located in the large metropolis of Tokyo (population range of over 5,000,000 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology of Japan, Gakushuin Women's College (GWC) is a women only Japanese higher education institution. Gakushuin Women's College (GWC) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. This 24 years old Japanese higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. 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. GWC also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.