Founded in 1911, Osaka Dental University is a private higher-education institution located in the medium city of Hirakata (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Osaka. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology of Japan, Osaka Dental University is a coeducational Japanese higher education institution. Osaka Dental University offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. This 111 years old Japanese higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. Osaka Dental 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.