Founded in 2001, Niigata University of Health and Welfare 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 University of Health and Welfare (NUHW) is a coeducational Japanese higher education institution. Niigata University of Health and Welfare (NUHW) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. NUHW also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.