Founded in 1972, Saitama Gakuen University is a private higher-education institution located in the medium city of Kawaguchi (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Saitama. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology of Japan, Saitama Gakuen University is a coeducational Japanese higher education institution. Saitama Gakuen University offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. Saitama Gakuen University also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.