Established in 1887, Hokusei Gakuen University is a 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. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology of Japan, Hokusei Gakuen University is a small coeducational Japanese higher education institution. Hokusei Gakuen University offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. This 135 years old Japanese higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. Hokusei Gakuen 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.