President’s Message

Established in 1885, Chuo University, guided by our founding spirit of “Fostering the Ability to Apply Knowledge to Practice,” has built a tradition and distinguished record symbolized by “Hakumon” (the White Gate) over the past 140 years, consistently advancing society and pioneering the future by developing numerous outstanding graduates. This founding spirit is carried forward into the university message of cultivating “Knowledge into Action” through diverse academic research and a broad range of practical learning, as the institution has developed into a comprehensive university and academic organization encompassing 10 faculties, 8 graduate schools, 2 professional graduate schools, 4 affiliated high schools and 2 junior high schools, and 9 research institutes. Academic disciplines are always in step with the times and evolve to adapt to changes in society. Universities have a mission to advance education, research, and social contribution within a framework designed to cultivate outstanding individuals who can play active roles in the near future by anticipating changes in industries and the international affairs. We are accurately identifying rapid changes in the social environment and promoting reforms that align with the times. Key themes of these reforms include the reorganization and establishment of new faculties, the globalization of education and research, and digital transformation (DX), as well as global entrepreneurship education, enhancing research support and advanced professional education, collaborations with regional communities, and the foundational development of generative AI capabilities. To cultivate professionals active in the Society 5.0 era, we emphasize data science through undergraduate and graduate programs, and we are equally committed to offering global, interdisciplinary educational programs. Furthermore, beyond limiting this learning to the campus, we are strengthening our partnerships with overseas universities and research institutions, as well as with industries, public administrations, and educational institutions across Japan, to provide a wide range of opportunities for broadening knowledge and fostering insight. To contribute to the stability and advancement of communities, we will actively provide our abundant human and physical resources to local communities and others. We remain committed to strongly promoting community engagement and social contribution. To achieve learning that leads to a promising future, we strive to be an “even more open Chuo University.”

August 2026

President
Hisashi KAWAI