Founded in 2002, Gunma University of Social Welfare is a  private higher education institution located in the small city of Maebashi (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Gunma.  Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology, Japan, Gunma University of Social Welfare  is a coeducational higher education institution. Gunma University of Social Welfare 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. 