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Higashiosaka Campus (Main Campus) Campus -Sayama Campus

At a Glance Our Name As of April 2016, the ocial English name of the university was changed from Kinki University to Kindai University was founded in 1925. Now one of ’s largest universities, it Kindai University. Our new name combines the kin from Kinki and the dai from daigaku (“university”). Kinki is the region in western Japan where the university is located; it covers has six campuses in western Japan and boasts research facilities across the seven prefectures and encompasses the cities of , Kobe, Osaka, Wakayama, and Nara. Higashiosaka Campus nation—from Hokkaido in the north to Kagoshima in the south. Currently, Kindai Along with the name change, we also launched the Faculty of International Studies as part of our eort to broaden our global profile. University comprises 14 faculties with 48 departments, 11 graduate schools, a law Nara Campus school, 17 research facilities, two junior colleges, 18 associated primary and Campus Our Logo secondary schools, and two teaching hospitals. The university has over 30,000 Fukuoka Campus The Kindai University logo represents the flower of the Japanese plum tree, the first flower to students and more than 500,000 alumni. blossom after Japan’s long, cold winter. The flower’s five petals resemble both the shape of a person and the Japanese kanji character 大 (dai), the first Kindai University conducts research in a wide range of fields and is making a character in 大学 (daigaku). There is a small gap in one of the name for itself as a leader in aquaculture, most notably for its work with bluefin Osaka-Sayama Campus petals indicating that the university’s goals are not yet fully realized and that there is still potential for improvement and tuna. Dedicated to meeting the needs of today’s rapidly changing society, Kindai Wakayama Campus development. University will continue expanding its educational programs and facilities.

Wakayama Campus Hiroshima Campus Fukuoka Campus Kindai Kinetics

Kindai University o ers learning for the real world—a focus that puts our research programs at the international forefront of Learning & Growing for the Real World addressing some of today’s most complex issues. With vibrant campuses, compelling curricula, and practical field studies, Kindai University shapes caring global citizens who can inspire trust and respect.

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154,672 Number of applicants*1

5,966 32,898 Number of alumni Number of undergraduate who are company presidents*2 students*2

No. 1 among universities in Japan

325 3 Number of R&D projects on consignment from private enterprises*

No. 3 among universities No. 7 among universities in Japan in Japan No. 1 among universities in Japan

AA Full-time faculty members (May 2019) Rated by Rating and Investment 2,283 Information, Inc.

Administrative sta members (May 2019) 3,613

Library books (March 2019) 527,062 2,310,542 Number of alumni association members*2 Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2020 601–800

No. 3 among universities in Japan

*1: Applied via academic year 2019 general entrance examinations *2: Source: University Rankings 2020, Asahi Shimbun Publications *3: According to a 2018 study by MEXT 07 KINDAI UNIVERSITY KINDAI UNIVERSITY 08 Research Leading the Way in Cutting-Edge Research

Kindai University’s research centers are equipped with state-of-the-art equipment and facilities and are blessed with an ideal research environment. Our dedicated research teams strive to make meaningful contributions to society and to lead the world in their respective areas of research.

Atomic Energy Research Institute Other Research Centers and Institutes Established in 1960 for atomic energy research and education, the Atomic Energy Research Institute owns one of the only two Folklore Studies Research Institute Pharmaceutical Research university-operated reactors in Japan. This extremely safe reactor and Technology Institute Conducts research on Japanese folklore, with the aim of is used for training, for joint research with other universities and contributing to the creation and development of new Conducts unique, interdisciplinary research that includes overseas engineers, and for study tours by educators and high aspects of Japanese culture. searches for outstanding medicinal seeds (potentials) and school students. The institute also allows tours by the general the development of foods with health-promoting benefits. public. Through practical hands-on education, it aims to foster World Economy Research Institute Japan Cultural Studies Research Institute atomic energy specialists and to raise the general public's Conducts active international exchanges and joint research awareness of atomic energy. with a focus on globalization of the economy and makes Analyzes the current situation of Japanese culture and constructive government policy proposals on the Japanese makes proposals on the direction it should take amid an economy. increasingly globalizing international community.

Fundamental Technology for Creative Management and Next Generation Research Institute Innovation Research Institute

Bio-Coke Research Institute Conducts research on such engineering fields as Conducts research and investigations into management automotive technology, 3D modeling, architectural innovations, with the aim of contributing to the Bio-coke is an environment-friendly biomass fuel that can be made environment, biotechnology, and robotics. development of business administration. from almost any photosynthetic plant, including what had been considered waste materials such as used tea leaves. An e ective Life Science Research Institute Advanced Technology Research Institute form of waste management, Bio-coke is also seen as a way to Conducts joint research involving various faculties, such as Comprises four research centers focusing on counter the over-reliance on fossil fuels. Someday, Bio-coke might medicine, agriculture, science and engineering, and bioengineering, robotics engineering, plants, and replace the coal that industries currently use as a solid fuel for pharmacy, with the aim of contributing to the health and high-pressure protein. welfare of humankind. smelting iron, leading to a significant reduction in CO2 emissions. This institute is working to bring Bio-coke to commercial Immunotherapy and Cancer Oriental Medicine Research Institute production and recently began a project in Malaysia to make Research Institute Bio-coke from palm tree scraps. Conducts research on boosting the safety and Conducts research on the life-sustaining e ects brought on e ectiveness of a new therapeutic approach that merges by the combined application of immunostimulants and Oriental and Western medicine. low-dosage anticancer drugs. Joint Research Center Science and Technology Research Institute Experimental Farms Facilitates the research and education conducted by Conducts research on the fundamentals of science and faculties in the natural sciences by providing various kinds The Faculty of Agriculture has two farms: one in Yuasa and another in engineering as well as their applications, with the aim of of state-of-the-art scientific equipment. Branch centers are Oishi. The Yuasa Farm focuses on the research and cultivation of fruit. contributing to the development of state-of-the-art located at each of the university’s campuses. It produces Kindai-brand mikan oranges and owns an orchard, where manufacturing technology and interdisciplinary original citrus fruit species are preserved. This farm’s research into technologies. Agricultural Technology and tropical fruits has led to its successful development of a new breed of Innovation Research Institute Human Rights Research Institute mango called Aikoh. Facilitates research in agriculture, forestry, and fisheries, The Oishi Farm breeds ducks, pigs, and wagyu cattle. Duck meat Conducts research and investigations into human rights with the aim of promoting industry–government–academia issues overseas and in Japan, such as the international collaborations and technological advancements in local and beef from this farm are sold under the Kindai brand and are protection of human rights and the social discrimination communities, while also raising the level of fundamental popular among local residents. issue in Japan referred to as dowa. scientific research.

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Academics

Law School

Graduate Schools

Graduate School of Law Graduate School of Pharmacy Graduate School of Biology-Oriented Science and Technology Graduate School of Commerce Graduate School of Interdisciplinary Human Studies Graduate School of Systems Engineering Graduate School of Economics Graduate School of Agriculture Graduate School of Humanity-Oriented Graduate School of Science and Science and Engineering Engineering Graduate School of Medical Sciences

Undergraduate Programs

Faculty of Law Department of Law Faculty of Agriculture Department of Agricultural Science Department of Fisheries Faculty of Economics Department of Economics Department of Applied Biological Chemistry Department of International Economics Department of Food Science and Nutrition Department of Public Management Department of Environmental Management Faculty of Business Department of Business Department of Advanced Bioscience Administration Administration Department of Business and Marketing Strategy Where Opportunities for Faculty of Medicine Department of Medicine Department of Accounting Department of Career Management Faculty of Department of Biotechnological Learning Abound Biology-Oriented Science Science and Technology Kindai University is one of the largest universities in Japan, boasting 14 faculties with 48 departments, 11 Faculty of Science and Department of Science Department of Genetic Engineering Engineering Department of Life Science Department of Science and Technology on Food Safety graduate schools, and a law school. As a comprehensive educational institution, we provide opportunities for Department of Applied Chemistry Department of Computational Systems learning and research in a wide range of disciplines in the arts and sciences alike. Department of Mechanical Engineering Biology Department of Electric and Electronic Department of Human Factors Engineering Engineering and Environmental Design Department of Civil and Environmental Department of Biomedical Engineering Engineering Department of Informatics Faculty of Engineering Department of Biotechnology and Chemistry Faculty of Architecture Department of Architecture Department of Mechanical Engineering Department of Robotics Faculty of Pharmacy Department of Pharmacy (6 years) Department of Electronic Engineering Department of Pharmaceutical and Computer Science Sciences (4 years) Department of Informatics Department of Architecture Faculty of Literature, Department of Literature Arts and Cultural Department of Arts Studies Faculty of Department of Biological and Department of Cultural and Historical Humanity-Oriented Environmental Chemistry Studies Science and Department of Electrical and Department of Cultural Design Engineering Electronic Engineering Department of Architecture and Faculty of Applied Department of Applied Sociology Design Sociology Department of Information and Computer Science Faculty of International Department of International Studies Department of Management and Studies Business

Junior College Division Department of Business and Economics

Note: As of academic year 2019

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Asia North America Linked for Learning Bangladesh Indonesia Canada Indiana University–Purdue University Jahangirnagar University Andalas University McGill University Indianapolis * Binus University Chang Jung Christian University Saint Mary’s University Johnson & Wales University–Charlotte Campus * Kindai University currently has partnerships with 258* worldwide universities, where over 600 of Brunei Bogor Agricultural University Chung Yuan Christian University St. Thomas University Louisiana Tech University * Universiti Brunei Darussalam Syiah Kuala University CTBC Business School its students study. In addition to exchanges of faculty members and students, Kindai and these Marquette University * University of HKBP Nommensen University of Prince Edward Island McNeese State University * universities cooperate in conducting and publishing research in a range of fields. Cambodia Fu Jen Catholic University University of Regina Middle Tennessee State University * International University Kazakhstan University of the Fraser Valley * As of October 2019 Northern Illinois University * Royal University of Agriculture Eurasian National University Kaohsiung Medical University Oklahoma City University * U.S.A Pacific University Partner Universities Overseas China Malaysia Barry University * Purdue University Calumet Campus Changzhou University Taylor’s University National Central University Boston University Europe Purdue University Fort Wayne * China Pharmaceutical University Universiti Malaysia Sabah National Chiao Tung University Bowling Green State University * Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Dalian University of Technology University of Malaya National Formosa University California Lutheran University * Belgium Hungary State University of New York at Brockport * The Higher Education Institution of the Budapest Metropolitan University Romania Hong Kong Baptist University Universiti Putra Malaysia California State Polytechnic University, Pomona Stockton University * Province of Liège University of Pécs Romanian-American University Hong Kong Shue Yan University Universiti Teknologi Malaysia National Taipei University California State University, Channel Islands Texas Tech University * Thomas More University of Applied Transylvania University of Brașov Jilin University National Taipei University of Technology Sciences California State University, Dominguez Hills Trinity University Ireland Liaoning University * Philippines National Taiwan University UC Leuven-Limburg California State University, Long Beach University of California, Davis Dublin City University Russia Lingnan University National University of Kaohsiung California State University, Los Angeles University of Central Florida University College Cork Don State Technical University Macau University of Science and University of Perpetual Help Soochow University Technology California State University, Monterey Bay University of Cincinnati * Bulgaria University College Dublin Dubna University University of the Philippines Technical University of Sofia Nanjing Forestry University Chapman University University of Hartford University of Limerick Far Eastern Federal University University of Hawai‘i at Hilo Peking University South Korea Thailand Chatham University Financial University University of Hawai‘i at Manoa Croatia Shanghai Maritime University Busan University of Foreign Studies Coastal Carolina University * ITMO University University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Algebra University College Shanghai University Chonnam National University College of Mount St. Vincent * Sapienza University of Rome Kazan Federal University University of Iowa Shenyang Pharmaceutical University Chung-Ang University Rajamangala University of Technology Concordia University * Scuola Internazionale Superiore di Studi Lomonosov Moscow State University University of La Verne * Czech Avanzati (SISSA) Xiamen University Dongseo University Srivijaya Dominican University * Moscow City University University of North Carolina Wilmington Czech University of Life Sciences Prague University of Siena Xi’an University of Technology Hanyang University Ramkhamhaeng University Dominican University of California * National Research Nuclear University University of North Dakota * (MEPhI) Honam University Thai-Nichi Institute of Technology East Tennessee State University * University of St. Thomas * Finland Kosovo National Research University Higher Georgia Inha University Eastern Kentucky University * University of Tampa * JAMK University of Applied Sciences University of Prishtina School of Economics – Saint Petersburg Georgian American University Kookmin University Eckerd College * University of Wisconsin Parkside * Novosibirsk State University Korea University Vietnam Fairleigh Dickinson University * West Virginia University Latvia Saint Petersburg State University India Kyung Hee University FPT University Grand Valley State University * Ecole de Management de Normandie Riga Technical University Skolkovo Institute of Science and Amity University Kyungsung University Thai Nguyen University Hawaii Pacific University * Ecole Nationale Supérieure Technology (Skoltech) Chandigarh University NIFS Ton Duc Thang University Hofstra University * University of Tyumen d’Architecture de Paris La Villette Lithuania Chitkara University Seoul Theological University Vietnam National University, Hanoi EDC Paris Business School Vilnius University Jawaharlal Nehru University The Cyber University of Korea Viet Nam National University Ho Chi Minh City IAE Montpellier University School of Spain University of Seoul Management Autonomous University of Barcelona Macedonia Yonsei University Université de Franche-Comté La Salle Universitat Ramon Llull International University of Struga Universite Le Havre Normandie The Catholic University of Saint Anthony de Murcia Netherlands Middle East and Africa Oceania Central and South America University of Almeria Avans University of Applied Sciences Baden-Wuerttemberg Cooperative State University of Malaga Egypt Australia Fiji Argentina Mexico Fontys University of Applied Sciences University, Ravensburg (DHBW) University of Valencia The American University in Cairo Bond University The University of Fiji University of Mendoza Universidad La Salle Laguna Hanze University of Applied Sciences Clausthal University of Technology Deakin University Groningen Universidad Popular Autónoma del Estado Cologne University of Applied Sciences Sweden Gri th University de Puebla HZ University of Applied Sciences Israel New Zealand Brazil FH Münster University of Applied Karlstad University College of Management Academic Macquarie University University of Auckland School of Economics, Business Sciences Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences Luleå University of Technology Studies (COMAS) Queensland University of Technology University of Otago Administration and Accounting at Ribeirão Peru Frankfurt University of Applied Sciences The Hague University of Applied Sciences Southern Cross University University of Waikato Preto, University of São Paulo Universidad San Ignacio de Loyola Harz University of Applied Sciences U.K. University of Canberra Universidade de São Paulo Hochschule für bildende Künste Poland Edinburgh College of Art Bezmialem Vakif University University of Newcastle Uruguay Hamburg Adam Mickiewicz University London Metropolitan University Halic University University of Southern Queensland Colombia Catholic University of Uruguay Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität Warsaw School of Economics University University of Tasmania Universidad del Rosario München Karabuk University University of Western Sydney Technische Hochschule Ingolstadt Portugal University of Winchester Marmara University University of Wollongong Trier University of Applied Sciences The Portuguese Institute for the Ocean University of Rostock and the Atmosphere York St John University * These agreements have been concluded by the Faculty of International Studies. University of Algarve

The Village E3 [e-cube] International Students

The Village E3 [e-cube] opened on the Higashiosaka Campus in at Kindai University November 2006 as a unique place to learn and brush up English Approximately 500 students from around the world study at skills. The three Es—English, Enjoyment, and Education— Kindai University, supported in their studies, everyday life, represent the facility’s concept of learning practical English finding employment, and other areas by the International Center. while having fun. The university also has a system for partnering international Only English is allowed at this first-of-its-kind facility for students with Japanese students, who provide support with universities in Japan. Native-English-speaking sta members academia and adapting to life in Japan. are on hand for practical conversation, and a variety of Each year is seeing an increasing number of exchange activities, mini lectures, and events are held in English. students coming to Kindai University. Hailing from Asia, Europe, On average, 600 students a day visit the Village. It’s open to the US, and other world regions, these students contribute to the the public during spring and summer breaks and on special global atmosphere of the campus. occasions. As of October 2019, over 1.4 million people had

visited the Village. International Center International Center Contact Info This center is in charge of all services related to Address: 3-4-1 Kowakae, Higashiosaka City, Osaka 577-8502, Japan Japanese-language education and international exchange. Please Tel: +81-6-4307-3081 Fax: +81-6-6729-2387 e-mail: [email protected] URL: https://www.kindai.ac.jp contact us if you have any questions. We welcome all inquiries.

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News Focus

Passing the Baton: Making Kindai University Greetings from the President of Kindai University into a World-Class Institution

In April 2018, Kindai University appointed its new president, Professor Yoshihiko Hosoi. President Hosoi previously served as vice president of the university as well as dean of the Faculty of Biology-Oriented Science and Technology. President Hosoi has been actively involved in the university’s many educational Career Overview developments and transforming it into a globally oriented organization. Dr. Shiozaki (left) and President Hosoi shake hands March 1987 Graduated from the Graduate School of Agriculture, Kyoto at the press conference University, with a PhD in Agriculture At the press conference announcing June 1989 Research assistant, Faculty of Agriculture, Kyoto his appointment, President Hosoi said he will continue to build on the “All Kindai” spirit, University which former president Dr. Hitoshi Shiozaki had advocated. “All Kindai” is the concept of October 1993 Lecturer, Biology-Oriented Science and Technology uniting the many strengths of the university around a collective purpose. Research Institute, Kindai University The new president said he wishes to further promote the internationalization of Kindai April 1997 Assistant Professor, Faculty of Biology-Oriented Science and Technology, Kindai University and develop it into a world-class institution. He also expressed his desire to enhance April 2002 Professor, Faculty of Biology-Oriented Science and partnerships with local corporations and bolster international joint research projects. Technology, Kindai University April 2010 Director, Advanced Technology Research Institute, Kindai University October 2010 Dean, Faculty of Biology-Oriented Science and Technology, Kindai Restaurants Cultivate an Appetite Kindai University October 2014 Vice President, Kindai University for Lab-Bred Fish April 2018 President, Kindai University and Kindai University Junior Kindai University Aquaculture Research Institute in is putting the College fruits of its research to tasty use at the university’s own seafood restaurants in Osaka As a specialist in reproductive physiology, Dr. Hosoi has worked on and Tokyo, two of Japan’s largest cities. The restaurants serve tuna, red sea bream, and assisted human reproduction, embryologist training, and mammalian other kinds of fish cultivated at the fisheries lab as well as vegetables and other produce species preservation. In 2008, he grew an embryo cloned from an from Wakayama. endangered rabbit. As part of a biomolecular engineering preject, he also The Osaka restaurant opened in April 2013 in a bustling business and commercial helped develop the so-called “spinach pig.” He has coordinated reforms of the Kindai Graduate School. When vice president, he chaired a committee complex known as Grand Front Osaka. The Tokyo outlet opened in December 2013 in the to improve educational standards. And as the head of Kindai’s upscale Ginza district, an ideal international aairs, he promoted a joint education/research project with location for showcasing Kindai Russia—part of a MEXT initiative. University’s achievement as the first in the world to cultivate bluefin tuna. Customers line up daily at Kindai University was established in correspondence learning. globalization by establishing our Faculty facilities that go against conventional both locations. In fact, the 1949 with the goal of developing The world is currently undergoing a of International Studies. We have wisdom—housing a distinctive restaurants are so popular that graduates that are “caring, trustworthy, period of major transformation. Japan partnership agreements with 250+ Bibliotheater with approximately 70,000 they reached the 800,000- and respectable.” Our founding must be a first mover, making Society 5.0 overseas universities, and the number of books including about 22,000 comics, and customer milestone in September 2017. principles are “learning for the real a reality by implementing the exchange students on campus is multiple 24-hour fully equipped Kindai University Aquaculture Research Institute restaurant in Osaka world” and “nurturing intellectual and technological innovations of Industry 4.0 increasing. As well as student exchange self-study rooms, including one emotional intelligence.” The university into all walks of life and industries, programs, we will promote collaborative accessible only to women. was formed from the amalgamation of solving a variety of social issues. We research with overseas institutions, and Into the future, we will continue to stay Kindai Opens Academic Theater Osaka Technical College, founded in must develop innovative technologies, as a world-class university, we will true to our founding principles, as we at Higashiosaka Campus 1925, and Osaka Science and utilizing artificial intelligence and the further improve our facilities to develop create an even better environment for On April 6, 2017, Kindai University’s Higashiosaka Campus opened the Academic Theater, Engineering University, which was in many dierent fields an educational and research environment learning and conducting research—and an innovative, five-building hub for practical, real world learning in the arts and sciences. established in 1943. Our founder Koichi to encourage economic and social that attracts teaching sta and students all of our sta will do their best to ensure It includes the Bibliotheater, a next-generation library stocked with approximately 70,000 titles, including about 22,000 Seko’s philosophy—“instilling teachings progression. Kindai University from overseas. the diverse potential of students is manga (comic books). There’s in those that yearn to learn”—is at our undertakes numerous industry–academia With a view towards the centennial reached. also the CNN Café—a first for core, and we aim to nurture students into collaboration projects; students and anniversary of the establishment of a university in Japan— people that contribute to society, drawing teaching sta come together to combine Kindai University in 2025, we are carrying providing the world news so on their teachings and research expert knowledge and skills across out our large-scale construction projects important for today’s globally performed while at our university—in a fields—an example of our “learning for at the main campus in Higashiosaka. Our informed students. Study rooms, including a portion set wide range of fields from medicine to the real world.” new academic hub, Academic Theater, Yoshihiko Hosoi aside for women only, are arts and literature, and even by Kindai University is responding to which opened in April 2017, features President of Kindai University conveniently open 24/7. Bird’s-eye view of the Academic Theater

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