Established in 1962, Yamanashi Gakuin University is a private higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Kofu (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Yamanashi. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology of Japan, Yamanashi Gakuin University (YGU) is a small coeducational Japanese higher education institution. Yamanashi Gakuin University (YGU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. YGU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.