Established in 1949, Nanzan University is a private higher-education institution located in the metropolis of Nagoya (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Aichi. This institution also has a branch campus in Seto. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology of Japan, Nanzan University is a medium-sized coeducational Japanese higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Catholic religion. Nanzan University offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate 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 20-30% making this Japanese higher education organization a very selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. Nanzan University 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.