Founded in 1950, The International University of Kagoshima is a private higher-education institution located in the large city of Kagoshima (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology of Japan, The International University of Kagoshima (IUK) is a small coeducational Japanese higher education institution. The International University of Kagoshima (IUK) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. IUK also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.