Founded in 1994, Shizuoka Sangyo University is a private higher-education institution located in the small city of Iwata (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Shizuoka. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology of Japan, Shizuoka Sangyo University (SSU) is a coeducational Japanese higher education institution. Shizuoka Sangyo University (SSU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. SSU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.