Founded in 1949, Showa Pharmaceutical University is a private higher-education institution located in the medium city of Machida (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Tokyo. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology of Japan, Showa Pharmaceutical University is a coeducational Japanese higher education institution. Showa Pharmaceutical University offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. Showa Pharmaceutical University also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, as well as administrative services.