Established in 2000, Kaichi International University is a private higher-education institution located in the medium city of Kashiwa (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Chiba. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology of Japan, Kaichi International University (KIU) is a coeducational Japanese higher education institution. Kaichi International University (KIU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. This 22 years old Japanese higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. KIU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.