Established in 1942, Kumamoto Gakuen University is a for-profit private higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Kumamoto (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology of Japan, Kumamoto Gakuen University is a medium-sized coeducational Japanese higher education institution. Kumamoto Gakuen University offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. This 80 years old Japanese higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. Kumamoto Gakuen 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.