Established in 1920, Kyoto Women's University is a private higher-education institution located in 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 Women's University is a women only Japanese higher education institution formally affiliated with the Buddhist religion. Kyoto Women's University offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. This 102 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 Women's University also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, as well as administrative services.