To you, the future pioneer

President of Kansai University
Tomoyuki Takahashi

　In 1922, Kansai University established the first11The philosophy of "GAKU-NO-JITSUGE (Harmony between Academia & Society)" - "Harmony between Academia & Society, between Theory & Practice" - advocated by Juntaro Yamaoka, our first President, still lives on in the very foundation of our school.

　Juntaro Yamaoka strongly advocated that "education and research should be deeply connected to social realities" during the process of elevating universities by the University Ordinance, and provided students with opportunities to put this into practice through the establishment of the Senriyama Campus, open lectures, language courses, and other programs. This spirit will push you to take on the challenge of finding and solving problems in your Graduate School studies.

　Kansai University Graduate Schools celebrated its 130th anniversary in 2016 with the "TheKandai Vision 150The company was founded with the goal of150Year2036(year). 20This is an ideal image of the future in years to come. The Graduate School is committed to fostering "Ability to Think and Act" and "Ability to Innovate", to building an education, research & contribution to society that respects diversity and independence, and to preparing students to take charge of the future through flexible and robust organizational management.

　The Graduate Schools of Kansai University Graduate Schools provide an environment where students can immerse themselves in academic pursuits in a generous and free-spirited atmosphere that respects individual values, and where they can learn to embody the philosophy of "Harmony between Academia & Society, between Theory & Practice" as set forth by Juntaro Yamaoka. Although the social issues we will face in the future are complex and diverse, "Kandai Vision 150We need your help as the main players who will question, challenge, and create the future envisioned by the "Mazda Group" together.

　■As the inheritor of "GAKU-NO-JITSUGE (Harmony between Academia & Society)
　　Embody the bridge between theory and the real world in your Graduate School research and put it into practice connecting to the community and society.

　■ "TheKandai Vision 150As a bearer of "The
　　Contribute to the future as researchers and practitioners who think, act, and innovate on their own.

　■ As a "diversity" actor
　　We hope you will develop "Ability to Think and Act" and "Ability to innovate" while collaborating with diverse philosophies and values beyond your nationality and academic field.

　Graduate School is not only a place to deepen your knowledge, but also a place to think and practice so that you can discover your own challenges, ask your own questions, and take on the challenges of the future. Just as Juntaro Yamaoka laid the foundation of Kansai University Graduate Schools with his great ambition, I hope that you will make Kansai University Graduate Schools the stage for the future with your own ambition in mind, and that it will be a solid foundation for the realization of your ambitions.

　Questioning together, challenging together, opening up the future together.
　The first step toward this goal is now open before you.