Established in 1948, University of the Sacred Heart is a for-profit private 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, University of the Sacred Heart is a small women only Japanese higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Catholic religion. University of the Sacred Heart offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. This 74 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 applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. University of the Sacred Heart also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.