Founded in 1899, Tokyo Women's 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 Women's Medical University (TWMU) is a women only Japanese higher education institution. Tokyo Women's Medical University (TWMU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. This 122 years old Japanese higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. TWMU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, as well as administrative services.