Founded in 2003, Tokyo University of Marine Science and Technology is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of 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 University of Marine Science and Technology is a small coeducational Japanese higher education institution. Tokyo University of Marine Science and Technology offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. This 19 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 20-30% making this Japanese higher education organization a very selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. Tokyo University of Marine Science and Technology also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.