Established in 1928, Showa University is a private higher-education institution located in the large metropolis of Tokyo (population range of over 5,000,000 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology of Japan, Showa University is a coeducational Japanese higher education institution. Showa University offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. This 94 years old Japanese higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. Showa University also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, as well as administrative services.