Founded in 1881, Nippon Veterinary and Life Science University is a private higher-education institution located in the small city of Musashino (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Tokyo. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology of Japan, Nippon Veterinary and Life Science University is a coeducational Japanese higher education institution. Nippon Veterinary and Life Science University offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. Nippon Veterinary and Life Science University also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, as well as administrative services.