Founded in 1928, Yokohama City University is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Yokohama (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Kanagawa. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology of Japan, Yokohama City University is a coeducational Japanese higher education institution. Yokohama City University offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. This 94 years old Japanese higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. The admission rate range is 10-20% making this Japanese higher education organization a most selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. Yokohama City University also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.