Founded in 2007, International Pacific University is a private higher-education institution located in the large city of Okayama (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology of Japan, International Pacific University (IPU) is a coeducational Japanese higher education institution. International Pacific University (IPU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. IPU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.