Founded in 1971, Osaka University of Economics and Law is a private higher-education institution located in the medium city of Yao (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Osaka. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology of Japan, Osaka University of Economics and Law is a coeducational Japanese higher education institution. Osaka University of Economics and Law offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. Osaka University of Economics and Law also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.