Established in 2000, Niigata Seiryo University is a private higher-education institution located in the large city of Niigata (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology of Japan, Niigata Seiryo University is a coeducational Japanese higher education institution. Niigata Seiryo University offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. Niigata Seiryo University also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.