Established in 1976, Nagoya College of Music is a private higher-education institution located in the metropolis of Nagoya (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Aichi. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology of Japan, Nagoya College of Music is a coeducational Japanese higher education institution formally affiliated with the Buddhist religion. Nagoya College of Music offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. Nagoya College of Music also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.