Founded in 1971, St. Marianna University School of Medicine is a private higher-education institution located in the metropolis of Kawasaki (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Kanagawa. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology of Japan, St. Marianna University School of Medicine is a coeducational Japanese higher education institution. St. Marianna University School of Medicine offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. This 51 years old Japanese higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. St. Marianna University School of Medicine also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, as well as administrative services.