Educational Philosophy

Our founder, Toschima Araki, established Kyoto Sangyo University in 1965, declaring that the university’s mission was "to develop talented individuals who will carry the society of the future." The founder envisioned nurturing noble-minded individuals capable of fulfilling social responsibilities with integrity. Specifically, individuals with a profound understanding of Japanese culture and history who could contribute to peace and happiness while earning respect as representatives of Japan in the international community.

Since its inception, the University has upheld the founding "spirit" as its cornerstone, while continuously updating the educational goal of developing "talented individuals who will carry the society of the future" in response to changing times and societal needs. At the time of its establishment, there were significant concerns regarding the turmoil in postwar Japan’s spiritual culture.

Today, society faces increasingly complex and diverse challenges, such as climate change-induced disasters, conflicts, rising poverty, and growing inequality. Amidst this global turmoil, human dignity is under threat. Furthermore, as the influence of Western civilization wanes, there is a growing demand for individuals with world-class insight and adaptability who value diversity, equity, and inclusion while utilizing Japan’s unique strengths.

In this context, the University’s educational goal is to cultivate individuals who receive a well-rounded education along with specialized knowledge and skills, possess high moral values, and can effectively address complex domestic and global issues. These individuals will contribute to building a sustainable society. To achieve this, we leverage our strengths as a one-campus university to provide interdisciplinary educational programs that transcend faculty and academic boundaries. Additionally, we are developing distinctive postgraduate programs driven by our robust research capabilities. We also aim to promote forward-looking education that prioritizes societal needs, integrating rapidly evolving technologies such as AI.

No matter how advanced society becomes in science and technology, fostering genuine connections between people and organizations remains essential. Kyoto Sangyo University has been, is, and will continue to be a place that imparts new values to society through "connect and create" educational and research initiatives for individuals and organizations alike.

President Keiko Zaima