Established in 1962, Kyushu Women's University is a private higher-education institution located in the metropolis of Fukuoka (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology of Japan, Kyushu Women's University is a women only Japanese higher education institution. Kyushu Women's University 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. Kyushu Women's University also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.