Established in 1877, Nishogakusha University is a private higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the large metropolis of Tokyo (population range of over 5,000,000 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology of Japan, Nishogakusha University is a coeducational Japanese higher education institution. Nishogakusha 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 145 years old Japanese higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. Nishogakusha University also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.