Founded in 1988, The Graduate University for Advanced Studies is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the small city of Miura (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Kanagawa. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology of Japan, The Graduate University for Advanced Studies is a coeducational Japanese higher education institution. The Graduate University for Advanced Studies offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. This 34 years old Japanese higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 20-30% making this Japanese higher education organization a very selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. The Graduate University for Advanced Studies 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.