Established in 1972, Dokkyo Medical University is a private higher-education institution located in the small city of Tochigi (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology of Japan, Dokkyo Medical University is a very small coeducational Japanese higher education institution. Dokkyo Medical University offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. Dokkyo Medical University also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, as well as administrative services.