Founded in 1981, Hachinohe University is a private higher-education institution located in the small city of Hachinohe (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Aomori. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology of Japan, Hachinohe University is a coeducational Japanese higher education institution. Hachinohe University offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. Hachinohe University also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.