Established in 1988, Niigata Sangyo University is a private higher-education institution located in the small city of Kashiwazaki (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Niigata. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology of Japan, Niigata Sangyo University (NSU) is a coeducational Japanese higher education institution. Niigata Sangyo University (NSU) 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. NSU 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.