Founded in 1886, Kyoritsu Women's University is a private higher-education institution located in the large metropolis of Tokyo (population range of over 5,000,000 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology of Japan, Kyoritsu Women's University is a women only Japanese higher education institution. Kyoritsu Women's University offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. This 136 years old Japanese higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. Kyoritsu 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.