Established in 1961, Seoul Women's University is a non-profit private higher education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Seoul (population range of over 5,000,000 inhabitants).  Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Ministry of Education, Korea, Seoul Women's University (SWU) is a medium-sized (EduListing enrollment range: 8,000-8,999 students) women only higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Protestant religion. Seoul Women's University (SWU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the EduListing degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 59 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. 