Founded in 2003, Nagahama Institute of Bio-Science and Technology is a private higher-education institution located in the small city of Nagahama (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Shiga. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology of Japan, Nagahama Institute of Bio-Science and Technology is a coeducational Japanese higher education institution. Nagahama Institute of Bio-Science and Technology offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. Nagahama Institute of Bio-Science and Technology also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.