Founded in 1951, Himeji University is a  private higher education institution located in the medium-sized city of Himeji (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), Hyogo.  Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology, Japan, Himeji University  is a coeducational higher education institution. Himeji University offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. See the EduListing degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. 