Founded in 1986, Hakuoh University is a for-profit private higher-education institution located in the suburban setting of the small city of Oyama (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Tochigi. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology of Japan, Hakuoh University is a small coeducational Japanese higher education institution. Hakuoh University offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees in several areas of study. This 36 years old Japanese higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. The admission rate range is 70-80% making this Japanese higher education organization a somewhat selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. Hakuoh University also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.