Established in 1949, Miyagi Gakuin Women's University is a non-profit private higher-education institution located in the suburban setting of the metropolis of Sendai (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Miyagi. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology of Japan, Miyagi Gakuin Women's University (MGU) is a small women only Japanese higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Protestant religion. Miyagi Gakuin Women's University (MGU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees in several areas of study. This 73 years old Japanese higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 60-70% making this Japanese higher education organization a somewhat selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. MGU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.