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Hakata University (tentative name) has abandoned plans to open after careful consideration.
The Hakata University Establishment Preparatory Committee, a general incorporated association, has abandoned its plan to establish "Hakata University (tentative name)" in Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture, with the aim of opening in April 2027. […]
Sanjo City University's Faculty of Engineering will significantly expand its digital curriculum starting in 2027, deliberately avoiding course divisions to broaden career options.
Sanjo City University (Faculty of Engineering, Department of Technology and Management Engineering), located in Sanjo City, Niigata Prefecture, one of Japan's leading manufacturing cities, will begin digitalization in April 2027.
The Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications will host a seminar and matching event for universities and local governments as part of its "Hometown Future College" program. PR
"Furusato Mirai College," which connects local governments and universities to promote student-led projects to solve regional issues, offers seminars and matching services.
Showa Women's University is planning a reorganization in April 2028 to create a "Faculty of Food Science (tentative name)," which will include a newly established "Department of Life Sciences," resulting in a four-department system.
*This is currently a concept, and the details of the establishment plan and name change may change in the future. Showa Women's University will change its current name in April 2028. […]
Keio University, Tokyo University of Science, and RIKEN establish Health Commons Consortium
Keio University, Tokyo University of Science, and RIKEN are collaborating on a health initiative aimed at realizing a symbiotic society where people who have suffered from illness can live positively.
Universities are driving the community: Kitakami City, Iwate Prefecture, holds a special lecture with the president of Sanjo City University to discuss its "Municipal Technical University" concept.
Kitakami City in Iwate Prefecture is planning to establish "Kitakami Municipal Institute of Technology (tentative name)" as a core base for global standard education, research, and human resource development. […]
International University of Health and Welfare will open its first affiliated school, "International University of Health and Welfare Affiliated Meiko Junior and Senior High School," in April 2027.
The International University of Health and Welfare (Otawara City, Tochigi Prefecture), operated by the International University of Health and Welfare Educational Corporation, also runs a Catholic girls' junior and senior high school in Omuta City, Fukuoka Prefecture. […]
Kagawa University plans to establish a new "Social Design and Concept Studies Program" in April 2028, focusing on practical education and research centered on problem-driven education.
Kagawa University is addressing complex social challenges such as population decline, regional decay, climate change, and ecosystem degradation by integrating regional revitalization and a circular economy.
Human Sciences University to establish a new "Next-Generation Life Sciences Department" integrating bio-, digital, and animal fields; planned to be established in April 2028.
Human Science University (Iwatsuki Ward, Saitama City) has been selected for the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology's FY8 "University and College of Technology Function Enhancement Support Project (Support 1)" […]
Waseda University's Open Campus attracted a record-breaking 72,000 visitors over two days.
Waseda University will hold an event on August 1st (Saturday) and 2nd (Sunday), 2026, at its Waseda Campus, Toyama Campus, Nishi-Waseda Campus, and Advanced Biomedical Sciences […]