Established in 1994, Sanyo Gakuen University is a private higher-education institution located in the large city of Okayama (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology of Japan, Sanyo Gakuen University is a coeducational Japanese higher education institution. Sanyo Gakuen University offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. Sanyo Gakuen University also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.