Established in 1900, Joshibi University of Art and Design is a non-profit private higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Sagamihara (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), Kanagawa. This institution also has branch campuses in the following locations: Suginami, Tokyo. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology of Japan, Joshibi University of Art and Design is a small women only Japanese higher education institution. Joshibi University of Art and Design offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. This 121 years old Japanese higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. Joshibi University of Art and Design 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.