2-1-1 Otsuka, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, Japan 112-8610TEL. +81-3-5978-5105 FAX. +81-3-5978-5545https://www.ocha.ac.jp/en/Ochanomizu Universitywill celebrate its150th anniversaryin 2025Established in 1875 as Japan’s first national institution of higher education for women,Ochanomizu University will soon celebrate its 150th anniversary. Throughout these years,the University has forged a path as a leader in women ’s education in Japan. Many of ourgraduates have made outstanding achievements in a variety of fields such as academia,research, education, industry, administration, and the media. They are active both inJapan and abroad.
When Ochanomizu University became a national university corporation in 2004, it set amission of “ being a place where all women who are motivated to learn can realize their earnestdreams.” Ochanomizu University aims to help all women worldwide realize their dreams,including women in developing countries who want to study but are unable to do so, and hasContentsbeen working to support the growth and capabilities of women regardless of nationality or age.
Universities are always in step with society and are expected to respond to social needs.
In recent years, there has been an unprecedented need for women to play an active role inMessage from the President................................................. 02Ochanomizu University’s Mission and Vision.................. 03The Strength of Ochanomizu University............................ 05Undergraduate Faculties....................................................... 07Graduate School.................................................................... 08Research.................................................................................. 09International Exchange......................................................... 11Ochanomizu University at a Glance................................... 12Affiliated Schools.................................................................. 13Access...................................................................................... 14society. Women are expected to possess a wealth of specialized knowledge and to exerciseleadership skills from a global perspective. In addition to conducting advanced andcutting-edge research, Ochanomizu University is striving to realize a gender-equal societyand to foster female leaders who can play an active role in our globalizing society.
Additionally, in response to the social demand for women to play active roles in scienceand technology fields, we are focusing on liberal arts education that integrates thehumanities and sciences, AI and data science education, and more.
It is my sincere hope that those who study here at Ochanomizu University will acquirea high level of specialized knowledge, the courage to take steps forward, and the abilityto collaborate with others in our free academic culture that respects the potential of eachindividual. I also hope that like many who graduated before them, our students will walkstrongly on the path they believe in and grow to be people who can lead society.
Ochanomizu University will continue to fulfill its role as a distinctive institution ofhigher education by improving and reforming its educationand research so that all who study at the University can realizetheir dreams, create a prosperous future, and continuouslywork to inspire hope and courage for the future in the peoplearound them and society.

SASAKI YasukoPresident, Ochanomizu University01 | Ochanomizu UniversityOverview 2024 | 02Ochanomizu University’s Mission and VisionOchanomizu University aims to exist as a place where all women who aremotivated to learn can realize their earnest dreams.

Since its incorporation in 2004, Ochanomizu University has operated under medium-termOchanomizu University supports all women, regardless of age or nationality, in protectingthrough fiscal 2027.

their individual dignity and rights, freely developing their unique qualities and capabilities,The University is working to nurture global female leaders under its vision for the fourthand pursuing learning so as to satisfy their intellectual appetites.

goals and plans set every six years in accordance with the National University CorporationAct. The fourth medium-term target period began in fiscal 2022, spanning the periodmedium-term, which encompasses three goals: ① the achievement of a society in which womencan play active roles, ② the cultivation of human resources who possess comprehensive

1■■knowledge and who will transform society, and ③ the advancement of research aimed atThe achievement of a societyin which women can play active rolesachieving a sustainable society.

Contributing to society for the achievement of diversity and inclusionContributing to create a peaceful society and to the development of culture2025Ochanomizu University’s150th Anniversary2Tokyo Women’s NormalSchool opensThe cultivation of human resources whopossess comprehensive knowledge andwho will transform societyDeveloping human resources who possess comprehensiveknowledge that ties practical knowledge to generalknowledge and specialized knowledge■ Raising female leaders with engineering knowledge■2004Ochanomizu Universitybecomes a nationaluniversity corporation

3The advancement of researchaimed at achieving a sustainablesocietyCreating revolutionary innovations in healthcare■ Advancing SDGs-related education and researchprograms■1976Graduate School of Humanitiesand Science (doctoral program) isestablished03 | Ochanomizu University1949Ochanomizu University isestablished1963Graduate School of Home Economics(master’s program) is establishedOverview 2024 | 04The Strength of Ochanomizu UniversityHigh employabilityrates and alumnaesuccessRatio of students studying abroad:First Higher EducationInstitution for womenCollaboration ,with organizations for women s educationoverseasto accept transgender studentsPromotingSDGsCreating sustainable value based on the SDGs andin partnership with corporations, local governments,and others.
05 | Ochanomizu UniversitySecond highest amongnational universitiesLocated in the heart of Tokyo withwell-equipped residence hallsAdvanced education to raise futureleadersA nationally renowned institutionformed by history and traditionAbundant support systems fromthe perspective of womenAn ideal environment for a fulfillinglearning experienceInnovative research for pioneeringthe future*Source: “Times Higher Education Japan University Rankings 2022”Highest ratio of femaleresearchers selected for Grantsin-Aid for Scientific Researchamong national universities*Source: FY2023 Allocation of Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research(Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology)Overview 2024 | 06Undergraduate FacultiesGraduate SchoolA unique undergraduate education that equips women with knowledge,insight, and open-mindednessNutrition and Food ScienceLiberal Arts and HumanitiesFaculty ofLetters andEducationLanguages and CultureHuman and Social SciencesFaculty ofHuman Life andEnvironmentalSciencePhysicsFaculty ofScienceChemistryBiologyGraduate School of Humanities and SciencesHuman-Environmental ScienceComparative Studies ofSocieties and CulturesComparative Studies ofSocieties and CulturesHuman Life StudiesHuman Developmental SciencesHuman Developmental SciencesPsychologyPerforming ArtsMathematicsGraduate education for the attainment of a high level of specializationand a panoramic perspectiveFaculty ofTransdisciplinaryEngineeringHuman-CenteredEngineeringHumanities DataEngineering* The new Faculty of Transdisciplinary Engineering has beenestablished in April 2024.
* The Department of Human-Environmental Science in the Facultyof Human Life and Environmental Science has stopped acceptingstudents for the 2024 academic year and beyond.

Master’sProgramGender and Social SciencesLife SciencesDoctoralProgramInterdisciplinary Gender StudiesLife SciencesAdvanced SciencesAdvanced SciencesCooperative Major in HumanCentered EngineeringCooperative Major in HumanCentered EngineeringInformation SciencesIntroducing the New Faculty of Transdisciplinary EngineeringThe Faculty of Transdisciplinary Engineering offers practical training on how to co-createnew societies for the future by harnessing data science and incorporating the humanitiesand social sciences into engineering. It consists of two departments: the Departmentof Human-Centered Engineering and the Department of Humanities Data Engineering.
The Department of Human-Centered Engineering provides students with a foundationin engineering and teaches them about emerging technologies such as human-centeredenvironments and smart materials, and develops their ability to think outside the box andexercise creativity to solve societal problems and co-create a new society. The Departmentof Humanities Data Engineering digitizes materials in diverse fields such as history,geography, thought, language, literature, and art, applies data science methods to analyzethem, and invents and creates culture and value using engineering thinking and technology.
07 | Ochanomizu University■ Details of the Graduate School of■ Researcher Information Database :Humanities and Sciences :Overview 2024 | 08ResearchA place for research that transcends conventional academic disciplinesOchanomizu University has 10 research institutes. The Institute for Gendered Innovations,Institute for SDGs Promotionthe Institute for Competency Development, and the Institute for SDGs Promotion wereThis research institute focuses on food loss and food issues, resource recycling, consumer education, andestablished in the academic year 2022. Ochanomizu University actively communicatesother issues to advance research aimed at achieving a sustainable society that begins with consumers. Goinginformation about the value that our research creates on behalf of society.

beyond research and education on these themes in the University and graduate schools, the Institute seeks totake advantage of Ochanomizu University ’s unique nature as a campus that encompasses affiliated schoolsto develop integrated SDGs education programs that span from early childhood to university education. As abase for integrating the University ’s activities for putting the SDGs into practice, the Institute is also in chargeInstitute for Gendered Innovations (IGI)of coordinating collaboration with other universities, companies, government bodies, and other partners, and willThe idea of gendered innovations promotes the in-depth analysis of sex, gender, and the intersectionalcontribute to the promotion of SDGs-related activities through joint research and internships.

differences between these and other attributes, and incorporating them into research and productionUnique initiatives of the Institute include food drives held with affiliated schools as well as study sessions anddevelopments. The social implementation of gendered innovations through research outcomes and developedenvironmental surveys conducted by the Institute ’s OCHA-SDGs Student Committee.

products may lead to the realization of a society that can achieve various forms of well-being.
The three divisions of IGI — research,innovation, and public relations —interact with each other to promoteGendered Innovations. The researchdivision will examine various issuesrelated to Gendered Innovations. Theinnovation division will create productsand s er vices that apply res earchresults. The public relations division willdisseminate information regarding theseinnovative creations.
Exhibit at the MEXT (Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science andTechnology) Information Plaza (January–February, 2023 )Research organizations and research institutesResearch organizationsResearch institutesInstitute for Global Leadership (IGL)Institute for Competency Development(J)Research Organization for the Promotion ofGlobal Women’s LeadershipInstitute for Gendered Innovations (IGI)The traits demonstrated by high achievers withinsociety are called competencies.
This institute engages in two broad areas of activityfor the advancement of competency-based educationResearch Organization for Human Life Innovationand Developmentand research: activities as an academic managementorganization to improve the competencies of ourstudents, and activities as a research institute toconduct and communicate research concerningcompetencies spanning early childhood to universityResearch Organization for the Development ofComprehensive KnowledgeInstitute for Education and Human DevelopmentInstitute for Women’s Education in Science, Technology,Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM)Institute for Science & Educationto contribute to educational reform at the University09 | Ochanomizu UniversityInstitute for Human Life ScienceInstitute for Competency Developmenteducation. Through these efforts, the Institute aimsand at other institutions nationwide.

Institute for Gender Studies (IGS)Organization for Social Implementation ofSustainabilityInstitute for SDGs PromotionInstitute for Marine and Coastal ResearchOverview 2024 | 10International ExchangeOchanomizu University at a GlanceNumber of students (as of May 1, 2023)Developing partnerships with universities around the worldOchanomizu University not only offers student exchange programs for its Japanese studentssuch as the Summer Program, but also provides great support for its international studentswith Japanese language training classes, tutoring and more.

Partner universities (33 countries and regions, 94 universities) (as of January 1, 2024)Europe

41AsiauniversitiesNorth America

32universitiesMiddle East

13Doctoral programUniversity overallNumber of faculty staffRatio of female faculty staff(including 276 women)(including 111 women)2,039284479Number of staff (as of May 1, 2023)48123048. 3%universities

2universitiesEmployment rate (fiscal year 2022)Africa

2Master ’s programUndergraduateSouth America⃝ Faculty of Letters and Education10％1universitiesOtheruniversityOceania

3⃝ Faculty of ScienceOther

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27％Continuingeducation17％universitiesGeneralcompanies,etc.

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212■ Details of our partner universities⃝ Faculty of Human Life and Environmental Sciences10％38％OtherGeneralcompanies,etc.

46％for inter-university exchanges :1％Teaching11 | Ochanomizu University19％OtherContinuingeducation⃝ Graduate SchoolGovernment

5％Continuingeducation14％Teaching5％Generalcompanies,etc.

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6％Overview 2024 | 12AccessAffiliated SchoolsOchanomizu UniversityThe Ochanomizu University campus also has an affiliated senior high school, junior highACCESS MAPTo SaitamaNarita AirportKeisei Lineschool, elementary school, kindergarten, nursery, and childhood education and care center.
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-dorbazuoShinchi Subwy Lin(J)GokokujiTempleMarunoubwaOchanomizu UniversityKindergartenOtsuka3-chomeo SukuchYuraOchanomizu UniversityElementary SchoolTo IkebukuroTo IkebukuroTo Edogawabashi &IidabashiIzumi NurseryCenter for Early ChildhoodEducation and Care(J)13 | Ochanomizu UniversityTo Korakuen &Tokyo■ 7 minutes walk from Myogadani Station (Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Subway Line)■ 8 minutes walk from Gokokuji Station (Tokyo Metro Yurakucho Subway Line), Exit 5(J)■ 1 minute walk from Otsuka 2-chome bus stop (Toei Bus)Overview 2024 | 14