Founded in 1949, Mukogawa Women's University is a private higher-education institution located in the medium city of Nishinomiya (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Hyogo. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology of Japan, Mukogawa Women's University is a medium-sized women only Japanese higher education institution. Mukogawa Women's University offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. This 73 years old Japanese higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. The admission rate range is 30-40% making this Japanese higher education organization a very selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. Mukogawa 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.