Established in 1966, St Catherine University is a private higher-education institution located in the large city of Matsuyama (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), Ehime. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology of Japan, St Catherine University is a women only Japanese higher education institution. St Catherine University offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. St Catherine University also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.