Established in 2006, Gifu University of Medical Science is a private higher-education institution located in the suburban setting of the medium city of Seki (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Gifu. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology of Japan, Gifu University of Medical Science (GUMS) is a very small coeducational Japanese higher education institution. Gifu University of Medical Science (GUMS) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. GUMS also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.