Founded in 2004, Okinawa Christian University is a private higher-education institution located in the large town of Nishihara (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), Okinawa. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology of Japan, Okinawa Christian University is a coeducational Japanese higher education institution. Okinawa Christian University offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. Okinawa Christian University also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.