Founded in 1971, Shunan University is a private higher-education institution located in the small city of Tokuyama (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Yamaguchi. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology of Japan, Shunan University is a coeducational Japanese higher education institution. Shunan University 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. Shunan University also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.