Established in 1996, Kyoto Bunkyo University is a non-profit private higher-education institution located in the suburban setting of the small city of Uji (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Kyoto. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology of Japan, Kyoto Bunkyo University (KBU) is a very small coeducational Japanese higher education institution formally affiliated with the Buddhist religion. Kyoto Bunkyo University (KBU) 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 26 years old Japanese higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. KBU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.