Founded in 1904, Osaka University of Pharmaceutical Sciences is a private higher-education institution located in the medium city of Takatsuki (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Osaka. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology of Japan, Osaka University of Pharmaceutical Sciences (OUPS) is a coeducational Japanese higher education institution. Osaka University of Pharmaceutical Sciences (OUPS) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. OUPS also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, as well as administrative services.