Founded in 1966, Tokyo Polytechnic 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 Polytechnic University is a coeducational Japanese higher education institution. Tokyo Polytechnic University offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. This 56 years old Japanese higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. Tokyo Polytechnic University also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.