Founded in 2001, Nagaoka University 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 University is a coeducational Japanese higher education institution. Nagaoka University offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. Nagaoka University also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.