Founded in 1988, Nagoya University of Foreign Studies 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 University of Foreign Studies (NUFS) is a small coeducational Japanese higher education institution. Nagoya University of Foreign Studies (NUFS) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. NUFS also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.