Founded in 1992, Tohoku University of Art and Design is a private higher-education institution located in the medium city of Yamagata (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology of Japan, Tohoku University of Art and Design (TUAD) is a coeducational Japanese higher education institution. Tohoku University of Art and Design (TUAD) 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. TUAD also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.