Founded in 1987, Teikyo Heisei University is a private higher-education institution located in the medium city of Ichihara (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Chiba. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology of Japan, Teikyo Heisei University (THU) is a coeducational Japanese higher education institution. Teikyo Heisei University (THU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. THU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.