Founded in 1945, Nagasaki University of Foreign Studies is a private higher-education institution located in the medium city of Nagasaki (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology of Japan, Nagasaki University of Foreign Studies is a coeducational Japanese higher education institution. Nagasaki University of Foreign Studies offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. Nagasaki University of Foreign Studies also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.