Founded in 1949, Notre Dame Seishin University is a private higher-education institution located in the large city of Okayama (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology of Japan, Notre Dame Seishin University (NDSU) is a women only Japanese higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Catholic religion. Notre Dame Seishin University (NDSU) 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 entrance examinations. The admission rate range is 20-30% making this Japanese higher education organization a very selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. NDSU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, as well as administrative services.