Established in 1965, Hakodate University is a private higher-education institution located in the medium city of Hakodate (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Hokkaido. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology of Japan, Hakodate University is a coeducational Japanese higher education institution. Hakodate University offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. Hakodate University also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.