Founded in 1962, Kitasato University 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, Kitasato University is a coeducational Japanese higher education institution. Kitasato University offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. This 60 years old Japanese higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. Kitasato University also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.