Established in 1907, Tohoku University is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Sendai (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Miyagi. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology of Japan, Tohoku University is a large coeducational Japanese higher education institution. Tohoku University offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. This 115 years old Japanese higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. The admission rate range is 0-10% making this Japanese higher education organization a most selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. Tohoku University also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.