Founded in 1984, International Budo University is a non-profit private higher-education institution located in the suburban setting of the large town of Katsuura (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), Chiba. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology of Japan, International Budo University (IBU) is a small coeducational Japanese higher education institution. International Budo University (IBU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. This 38 years old Japanese higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. IBU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.