Kitasato University was founded in 1962 on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the Kitasato Institute. Since then, for half a century, the University has striven to advance the study of life phenomena, medicine, health, and welfare. It has aimed to advance the discovery and utilization of biological resources and the promotion of environmental conservation. Toward this end, it has focused on education and research and has now evolved into one of Japan's leading universities in the study of Life Sciences.
The University is based on the philosophy of its founder, Shibasaburo Kitasato: namely, possessing a pioneering spirit, appreciation, and consideration with gratitude in dealing with others, wisdom and practical skills, and the spirit of unwavering persistence. In addition to a School of Pharmacy, a School of Medicine, a School of Nursing, a School of Allied Health Sciences in the School of Medical Sciences, there are also a School of Veterinary Medicine, a School of Biosciences, and a School of Science. Furthermore, there are seven graduate schools, two research institutes, and four hospitals, producing an educational environment of unrivaled scope.
Utilizing its diversity and comprehensive approach, the University covers all the Life Sciences and conducts practical research in a flexible approach to problem-solving that spans every academic field. In particular, it emphasizes the four essential fields of Interprofessional Health Care Program, Research and Education for Infection Control, Research and Education in Agromedicine, and Clinical Education and Research through Inter-hospital Collaboration, as well as pursuing research in the collaboration between medicine and engineering and the utilization of intellectual properties, thus answering the unique needs of our times.
In 2014 a new Kitasato University Hospital was established on the Sagamihara campus, providing overall state-of-the-art medical care and cutting-edge regional medical care. Simultaneously, a new building for the School of Veterinary Medicine was completed on the Towada campus. With the continued strengthening of both education and research and the ongoing enhancement of supporting facilities, the future of the University looks bright.
Kitasato University proactively responds to the urgent need for Life Science research that is cutting edge, interdisciplinary and comprehensive, and the need for the training of leaders in this research. The University strives to be a scientific, educational institution that can play a leading role. It continues to work toward a higher level of excellence in education, research, and medicine. Firmly grounded in basic research and ranging over many fields, this organic network of knowledge is supported by the undergraduate schools, the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, the graduate schools, the research institutes, and affiliated hospitals.
As an educational and technical institution at the cutting edge of the Life Sciences, Kitasato University is highly regarded for its educational and research activities. Many of its projects have received grants from the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology, other government ministries, industry, and elsewhere.
Kitasato University is a comprehensive university possessing seven schools specializing in life sciences. We are making the most of our distinctive characteristics and strengths to promote unique educational and research activities, including Interprofessional Health Care Program, medicine, infection control, Oriental medicine, and collaboration between medicine and engineering. We have also been promoting the internationalization of education and research.
The circumstances surrounding higher education in Japan have been changing significantly in tandem with diverse internationalization kinds that have evolved in society. As students' and researchers' mobility increases, it has become imperative to invite outstanding researchers and students from the entire world and train people to play international roles. We also need to be tolerant of other cultures at such times, recognize and resolve urgent global issues in scale, and promote educational and research activities linked to creating the future.
