Kogakuin University

Kogakuin University was initially founded in 1887 as Koshu Gakko by Koki Watanabe. It was the first private engineering school established in Japan to train engineers who would be prepared to work on the front lines of the industries that were needed for promoting Japan's modernization. This initial vision of cultivating engineers who are work-ready for the industrial world remains intact at the university to this day.

Faculties include:

• School of Advanced Engineering
• Faculty of Engineering
• School of Architecture
• Faculty of Informatics

The Graduate School includes:

• Mechanical Engineering Program
• Applied Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Program
• Electrical Engineering and Electronics Program
• Informatics Program
• Architecture Program
• Systems Design Program

Kogakuin University is equipped with state-of-the-art research facilities that many companies rely on for research services. These facilities are used for a wide range of activities, including class work, research by the university’s educators and students, as well as joint research with corporate partners.

Kogakuin University has a fully equipped support system to help students in their jobseeking efforts. Career opportunity information is posted online. Moreover, many Kogakuin graduates are active in the job search support advisor system: more than 100,000 students have graduated from the university, and through strong alumni networks, they help support the job search activities of our students.