Established in 1941, Shoin University is a non-profit private higher-education institution located in the suburban setting of the small city of Atsugi (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Kanagawa. This institution also has branch campuses in the following locations: Tokyo, Hiratsuka. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology of Japan, Shoin University (Shoin) is a very small coeducational Japanese higher education institution. Shoin University (Shoin) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees in several areas of study. This 81 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. Shoin also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.