Founded in 1972, Gifu Shotoku Gakuen University is a private higher-education institution located in the medium city of Gifu (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology of Japan, Gifu Shotoku Gakuen University is a coeducational Japanese higher education institution formally affiliated with the Buddhist religion. Gifu Shotoku Gakuen University offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. Gifu Shotoku Gakuen University also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.