Established in 1945, Kansai Gaidai University is a private higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the medium city of Hirakata (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Osaka. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology of Japan, Kansai Gaidai University is a large coeducational Japanese higher education institution. Kansai Gaidai University offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. This 77 years old Japanese higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 30-40% making this Japanese higher education organization a very selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. Kansai Gaidai 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.