Founded in 1982, Busan University of Foreign Studies is a private higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Busan (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education of Korea, Busan University of Foreign Studies (BUFS) is a coeducational South Korean higher education institution. Busan University of Foreign Studies (BUFS) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. BUFS also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, as well as administrative services.