Established in 1968, Gifu Women's University is a private higher-education institution located in the medium city of Gifu (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology of Japan, Gifu Women's University is a women only Japanese higher education institution. Gifu Women's University offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. Gifu Women's University also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, as well as administrative services.