Founded in 1988, Osaka International University is a private higher-education institution located in the small city of Moriguchi (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Osaka. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology of Japan, Osaka International University (OIU) is a coeducational Japanese higher education institution. Osaka International University (OIU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. This 34 years old Japanese higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. OIU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.