Founded in 2001, WON Institute of Graduate Studies is a non-profit private specialized higher-education institution located in the suburban setting of the medium town of Glenside (population range of 2,500-9,999 inhabitants), Pennsylvania. Officially accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, WON Institute of Graduate Studies is a very small coeducational US higher education institution formally affiliated with the Buddhist religion. WON Institute of Graduate Studies offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as master degrees in several areas of study. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. WON Institute of Graduate Studies also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, financial aids and/or scholarships, as well as administrative services.