Established in 2001, Kyushu Nutrition Welfare University is a private higher-education institution located in the large city of Kitakyushu (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), Fukuoka. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology of Japan, Kyushu Nutrition Welfare University (KNWU) is a coeducational Japanese higher education institution. Kyushu Nutrition Welfare University (KNWU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. KNWU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.