Established in 1873, Kobe College is a private higher-education institution located in the suburban setting of the medium city of Nishinomiya (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Hyogo. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology of Japan, Kobe College (KC) is a small women only Japanese higher education institution. Kobe College (KC) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. This 149 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 applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. KC also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.