Founded in 2001, Tohoku University of Community Service and Science is a private higher-education institution located in the small city of Sakata (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Yamagata. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology of Japan, Tohoku University of Community Service and Science is a coeducational Japanese higher education institution. Tohoku University of Community Service and Science 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. Tohoku University of Community Service and Science also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.