Founded in 1905, Sugiyama Jogakuen University is a private higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Nagoya (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Aichi. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology of Japan, Sugiyama Jogakuen University is a women only Japanese higher education institution. Sugiyama Jogakuen University offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. This 117 years old Japanese higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. Sugiyama Jogakuen University also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.