Founded in 1874, Ochanomizu University is a non-profit public 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, Ochanomizu University is a small women only Japanese higher education institution. Ochanomizu University offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. This 147 years old Japanese higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. The admission rate range is 0-10% making this Japanese higher education organization a most selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. Ochanomizu 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.