Established in 1949, Kobe City University of Foreign Studies is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the suburban setting of the metropolis of Kobe (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Hyogo. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology of Japan, Kobe City University of Foreign Studies (KCUFS) is a small coeducational Japanese higher education institution. Kobe City University of Foreign Studies (KCUFS) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. This 73 years old Japanese higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. The admission rate range is 20-30% making this Japanese higher education organization a very selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. KCUFS also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.