Founded in 1949, University of Kochi is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the medium city of Kochi (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology of Japan, University of Kochi is a women only Japanese higher education institution. University of Kochi offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. This 73 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. University of Kochi also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.