Established in 1997, Kansai University of Social Welfare is a private higher-education institution located in the small city of Ako (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Hyogo. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology of Japan, Kansai University of Social Welfare (KUSW) is a coeducational Japanese higher education institution. Kansai University of Social Welfare (KUSW) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. KUSW also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.