Founded in 1996, International College for Postgraduate Buddhist Studies is a private higher-education institution located in the large metropolis of Tokyo (population range of over 5,000,000 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology of Japan, International College for Postgraduate Buddhist Studies is a coeducational Japanese higher education institution formally affiliated with the Buddhist religion. International College for Postgraduate Buddhist Studies offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as master degrees in several areas of study. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. International College for Postgraduate Buddhist Studies also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.