Established in 1966, Chuo Gakuin University is a private higher-education institution located in the small city of Abiko (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Chiba. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology of Japan, Chuo Gakuin University (CGU) is a coeducational Japanese higher education institution. Chuo Gakuin University (CGU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. CGU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.