Established in 1925, Osaka Shoin Women's University is a private higher-education institution located in the large city of Higashiosaka (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), Osaka. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology of Japan, Osaka Shoin Women's University is a women only Japanese higher education institution. Osaka Shoin Women's University offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. Osaka Shoin Women's University also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.