Founded in 2001, Niigata University of Health and Welfare is a  private higher education institution located in the medium-sized city of Niigata (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants).  Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology, Japan, Niigata University of Health and Welfare (NUHW) is a coeducational higher education institution. Niigata University of Health and Welfare (NUHW) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. See the EduListing degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. 