Founded in 1989, Kobe Design University is a private higher-education institution located in 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 Design University (KDU) is a coeducational Japanese higher education institution. Kobe Design University (KDU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. This 33 years old Japanese higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. KDU 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.