Founded in 1994, Seinan Jo Gakuin University is a private higher-education institution located in the large city of Kitakyushu (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), Fukuoka. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology of Japan, Seinan Jo Gakuin University is a women only Japanese higher education institution. Seinan Jo Gakuin 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. Seinan Jo Gakuin University also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.