Founded in 2004, Chiba Institute of Science is a private higher-education institution located in the small city of Choshi (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Chiba. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology of Japan, Chiba Institute of Science (CIS) is a coeducational Japanese higher education institution. Chiba Institute of Science (CIS) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. CIS also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.