Founded in 1999, Shizuoka University of Art and Culture is a  private higher education institution located in the medium-sized city of Hamamatsu (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), Shizuoka.  Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology, Japan, Shizuoka University of Art and Culture (SUAC) is a coeducational higher education institution. Shizuoka University of Art and Culture (SUAC) 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. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. 