Founded in 1888, Soai University 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, Soai University is a coeducational Japanese higher education institution formally affiliated with the Buddhist religion. Soai 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. Soai University also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.