Founded in 1961, Kagawa Nutrition University is a for-profit private higher-education institution located in the suburban setting of the small city of Sakado (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Saitama. This institution also has a branch campus in Komagome. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology of Japan, Kagawa Nutrition University (KNU) is a very small women only Japanese higher education institution. Kagawa Nutrition University (KNU) 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 61 years old Japanese higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. The admission rate range is 30-40% making this Japanese higher education organization a very selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. KNU 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, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.