Founded in 1952, Hokkai-Gakuen University is a non-profit private higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Sapporo (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Hokkaido. This institution also has branch campuses in the following locations: Chuo-ku, Sapporo. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology of Japan, Hokkai-Gakuen University (Gakuen) is a medium-sized coeducational Japanese higher education institution. Hokkai-Gakuen University (Gakuen) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. This 70 years old Japanese higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. The admission rate range is 60-70% making this Japanese higher education organization a somewhat selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. Gakuen also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.