Founded in 1999, Shizuoka University of Art and Culture is a private higher-education institution located in the large city of Hamamatsu (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), Shizuoka. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology of Japan, Shizuoka University of Art and Culture (SUAC) is a coeducational Japanese higher education institution. Shizuoka University of Art and Culture (SUAC) 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. SUAC also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.