Founded in 1949, Osaka University of Commerce 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 University of Commerce (OUC) is a coeducational Japanese higher education institution. Osaka University of Commerce (OUC) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. This 73 years old Japanese higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. OUC also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, as well as administrative services.