Founded in 1988, Chiba Keizai University is a private higher-education institution located in the large city of Chiba (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology of Japan, Chiba Keizai University (CKU) is a coeducational Japanese higher education institution. Chiba Keizai University (CKU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. CKU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, as well as administrative services.