Established in 1994, Hiroshima City University is a non-profit public 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, Hiroshima City University is a coeducational Japanese higher education institution. Hiroshima City University offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. This 28 years old Japanese higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and 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. Hiroshima City University 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.