Kinjo University was opened in Hakusan City, Ishikawa Prefecture, in 2000, based on the philosophy "the development of human resources to lead the welfare society in the future." Though it started only with the Faculty of Social Work, it has grown into a university with three faculties and a graduate school, founding the Faculty of Health Sciences in 2007, and the Faculty of Nursing and the Graduate School of Rehabilitation in 2015.
Kinjo University develops human resources adaptable to needs for greater sophistication and diversity in health, medical care, welfare, and education. It has provided society with graduates who have a broad range of general knowledge and practical skills, as well as a rich sense of humanity.
Kinjo University addresses a variety of activities to function as a local center in health, medical care and welfare, and education. It actively participates in social contribution activities, utilizing its research resources, in close collaboration with Hakusan City and other neighboring local governments, local enterprises, economic organizations, medical institutions, and neighboring universities.
One of the philosophies of establishing our University is "to cultivate the spirit of yugaku (learning), that is, not being influenced by anything, seeing the world widely freely, enhancing personality." And the established philosophy is to train students to lead the welfare society of tomorrow. Looking at the etymology of the word "welfare," "well" is good, and "fare" is a trip. "Welfare" is a compound word meaning that a good trip, a good life, and a happy life can be lived. The Faculty of Social Work, Faculty of Health Sciences, Faculty of Nursing, and Graduate School of Integrated Rehabilitation Science are all academic fields related to health, medical care, and welfare. In other words, our students are studying hard to make many people happy in the future, enriching the lives of many people. Recent advances in science and technology are remarkable, but from now on, we are entering a new era of innovation concerning health, medical care, and welfare.
For this reason, even at our University focusing on welfare, we must first acquire new knowledge and skills. Since the world progresses day by day, there may come the day when today's common sense makes no sense tomorrow. However, we will keep in mind that such change is essential, always remembering the attitude to keep asking for better things for people's happiness globally, and we also want to continue walking with the students.
University life, though it can sometimes feel long, is relatively short. Upon graduating, students are surprised at how quickly the time went. Students should be careful about their health, cherish each other's time while gently using their newly acquired knowledge and skills for people, and share a rich life with many people. The future of Kinjo University is a future that you will open up. Why not spend your university life at Kinjo University? All the faculty and staff look forward to the day we can learn together.
As times change, so too do our living environments and our values. The philosophies that Kinjo Gakuen are built upon, however, remain utterly steadfast. As we move forward, we at Kinjo Gakuen shall continue to respect our history and tradition while simultaneously fostering educational institutions that can meet the times' needs. And, as always, we are filled with gratitude for your appreciation and your support.
