Founded in 1950, Kobe 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 Women's University is a women only Japanese higher education institution. Kobe Women's University offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. This 72 years old Japanese higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. Kobe Women's University 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.