Founded in 1971, Hirosaki Gakuin University is a private higher-education institution located in the medium city of Aomori (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology of Japan, Hirosaki Gakuin University is a coeducational Japanese higher education institution. Hirosaki Gakuin University offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. Hirosaki Gakuin University also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.