Established in 1916, Kansas City University is a non-profit private specialized higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the medium city of Kansas City (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Missouri. Officially accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, Kansas City University (KCU) is a very small coeducational US higher education institution. Kansas City University (KCU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. KCU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.