Established in 1959, Takaoka University of Law is a private higher-education institution located in the small city of Takaoka (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Toyama. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology of Japan, Takaoka University of Law is a coeducational Japanese higher education institution. Takaoka University of Law offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. Takaoka University of Law also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.