Founded in 1916, Tokyo Medical University is a private higher-education institution located in the large metropolis of Tokyo (population range of over 5,000,000 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology of Japan, Tokyo Medical University is a coeducational Japanese higher education institution. Tokyo Medical University offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. This 106 years old Japanese higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. Tokyo Medical 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.