Established in 1881, Jikei University School of Medicine is a private higher-education institution located in the large metropolis of Tokyo (population range of over 5,000,000 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology of Japan, Jikei University School of Medicine is a coeducational Japanese higher education institution. Jikei University School of Medicine offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. This 141 years old Japanese higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. Jikei University School of Medicine also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.