Founded in 2004, University of Hyogo is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the suburban setting of the metropolis of Kobe (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Hyogo. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology of Japan, University of Hyogo is a medium-sized coeducational Japanese higher education institution. University of Hyogo offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. This 18 years old Japanese higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. 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. University of Hyogo also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, as well as administrative services.