Established in 2001, Osaka University of Human Sciences is a private higher-education institution located in the metropolis of Osaka (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology of Japan, Osaka University of Human Sciences is a coeducational Japanese higher education institution. Osaka University of Human Sciences offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. Osaka University of Human Sciences also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.