Established in 2005, Tokyo Metropolitan University is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Hachioji (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), Tokyo. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology of Japan, Tokyo Metropolitan University (TMU) is a medium-sized coeducational Japanese higher education institution. Tokyo Metropolitan University (TMU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. This 17 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 10-20% making this Japanese higher education organization a most selective institution. TMU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.