The administration is based in Chiba City although it has offices and learning centers in each of Japan's 47 prefectures.

Bachelor's degree courses are available in six areas of study: Living and Welfare, Psychology and Education, Society and Industry, Humanities and Culture, Informatics, Nature and Environment.

Each study unit is supported by a specially written textbook, in conjunction with fifteen 45 minute recorded lectures.

Humanities and Culture Informatics The OUJ Academia broadcasts lectures and administrative announcement programs.

Until September 2018, it was transmitted from the Tokyo Tower via UHF television and FM radio, and relayed at Maebashi, Gunma to reach Kantō region.