Established in 1884, Kyoto Pharmaceutical University is a non-profit private higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Kyoto (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology of Japan, Kyoto Pharmaceutical University is a very small coeducational Japanese higher education institution. Kyoto Pharmaceutical University offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. This 138 years old Japanese higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. The admission rate range is 20-30% making this Japanese higher education organization a very selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. Kyoto Pharmaceutical University also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, as well as administrative services.