Established in 1950, Heian Jogakuin University is a private higher-education institution located in the metropolis of Osaka (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology of Japan, Heian Jogakuin University is a women only Japanese higher education institution. Heian Jogakuin University offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. Heian Jogakuin University also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.