Established in 1639, Ryukoku University is a  private higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Kyoto (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants). This institution has also branch campuses in the following location(s): Otsu. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology, Japan, Ryukoku University  is a large (EduListing enrollment range: 10,000-14,999 students) coeducational higher education institution formally affiliated with the Buddhist religion. Ryukoku University offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. See the EduListing degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 381 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations.  The admission rate range is 30-40% making this Japanese higher education organization a very selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. 