Founded in 1949, The University of Electro-Communications is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Chofu (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Tokyo. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology of Japan, The University of Electro-Communications (UEC) is a small coeducational Japanese higher education institution. The University of Electro-Communications (UEC) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. This 73 years old Japanese higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. 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. UEC also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.