Established in 1994, Kagoshima Immaculate Heart University is a private higher-education institution located in the suburban setting of the small city of Satsumasendai (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Kagoshima. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology of Japan, Kagoshima Immaculate Heart University is a women only Japanese higher education institution. Kagoshima Immaculate Heart University offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. This 28 years old Japanese higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. Kagoshima Immaculate Heart University also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.