Founded in 1966, Kobe Shoin Women's 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 Shoin Women's University is a women only Japanese higher education institution. Kobe Shoin Women's University offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. Kobe Shoin Women's University also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.