Founded in 1991, Kyoto University of Art and Design is a private higher-education institution located in the metropolis of Kyoto (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology of Japan, Kyoto University of Art and Design is a coeducational Japanese higher education institution. Kyoto University of Art and Design offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. Kyoto University of Art and Design also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.