Founded in 1964, North Asia University is a private higher-education institution located in the medium city of Akita (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology of Japan, North Asia University (NAU) is a coeducational Japanese higher education institution. North Asia University (NAU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. NAU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.