Founded in 1951, Himeji University is a private higher-education institution located in the large city of Himeji (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), Hyogo. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology of Japan, Himeji University is a coeducational Japanese higher education institution. Himeji University offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. Himeji University also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.