Established in 2003, Kumamoto Health Science University is a private higher-education institution located in the large city of Kumamoto (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology of Japan, Kumamoto Health Science University is a coeducational Japanese higher education institution. Kumamoto Health Science University offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. Kumamoto Health Science University also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.