Founded in 1950, Musashino University is a private higher-education institution located in the small city of Nishitokyo (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Tokyo. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology of Japan, Musashino University is a coeducational Japanese higher education institution formally affiliated with the Buddhist religion. Musashino University offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. This 72 years old Japanese higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. 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. Musashino 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.