Founded in 1873, Tokyo University of Foreign Studies is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the suburban setting of the small city of Fuchu (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Tokyo. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology of Japan, Tokyo University of Foreign Studies (TUFS) is a small coeducational Japanese higher education institution. Tokyo University of Foreign Studies (TUFS) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. This 149 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 0-10% making this Japanese higher education organization a most selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. TUFS also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.