Established in 1946, Obirin Daigaku (J. F. Oberlin University) is a non-profit private higher-education institution located in the suburban setting of the medium city of Machida (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Tokyo. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology of Japan, Obirin Daigaku is a medium-sized coeducational Japanese higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Protestant religion. Obirin Daigaku offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. This 76 years old Japanese higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. Obirin Daigaku also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.