Established in 1994, Nagaoka Institute of Design is a private higher-education institution located in the medium city of Nagaoka (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Niigata. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology of Japan, Nagaoka Institute of Design is a coeducational Japanese higher education institution. Nagaoka Institute of Design offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. Nagaoka Institute of Design also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.