OCHANOMIZUUNIVERSITYOVE RVIEW 2023
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Ochanomizu University was established in 1875 as Japan's first national institution of higher education
for women, and now enjoys a history of close to 150 years. Throughout these years, the University has
forged a path as a leader in women's education in Japan. Many of our graduates have made outstandingachievements in a variety of fields such as academia, research, education, industry, administration, and themedia. They are active both in Japan and abroad.
When Ochanomizu University became a national university corporation in 2004 , it set a mission of“being a place where all women motivated to learn can realize their earnest dreams.” 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 has been working to support the growth and capabilities of womenregardless 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 in society. Women are expected
to possess a wealth of specialized knowledge and to exercise leadership skills from a global perspective. In
addition to conducting advanced and cutting-edge research, Ochanomizu University is striving to realize
a gender-equal society and 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 science and technology
fields, we are focusing on liberal arts education that integrates the humanities and sciences, AI and data
science education, and more.
It is my sincere hope that those who study here at Ochanomizu University will acquire a high level of
specialized knowledge, the courage to take steps forward, and the ability to collaborate with others in ourContents
Message from the President‥ ‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥ 02
Ochanomizu University’s Mission and Vision‥ ‥‥‥‥‥ 03

free academic culture that respects the potential of each individual. I also hope that like many who graduatedbefore them, our students will walk strongly on the path they believe in and grow to be people who can leadsociety.
Ochanomizu University will continue to fulfill its role as a distinctive institution of higher education by

The Strength of Ochanomizu University‥ ‥‥‥‥‥‥‥ 05

improving and reforming its education and research so that all who

Undergraduate Faculties‥ ‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥ 07

study at the University can realize their dreams, create a prosperous

Graduate School‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥ 08

future, and continuously work to inspire hope and courage for theResearch‥ ‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥ 09

future in the people around them and society.

International Exchange‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥ 11
Ochanomizu University at a Glance‥ ‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥ 12
Affiliated Schools‥ ‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥ 13
Access‥ ‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥ 1401| OCHANOMIZU UNIVERSITYSASAKI Yasuko
President, Ochanomizu University
OVERVIEW 2023 |02Ochanomizu University’s Mission and Vision
Ochanomizu University exists as a place where all women who are motivated tolearn can realize their earnest dreams.
Ochanomizu University will support all women, regardless of age or nationality, in protecting theirindividual dignity and rights, freely developing their unique qualities and capabilities, and pursuinglearning so as to satisfy their intellectual appetites.

Since its incorporation in 2004, Ochanomizu University has operated under medium-term goals andplans set every six years in accordance with the National University Corporation Act. The fourth
medium-term target period began in fiscal 2022, spanning the period through fiscal 2027.
The University is working to nurture global female leaders under its vision for the fourth mediumterm, which encompasses three goals: ❶ the achievement of a society in which women can play
active roles, ❷ the cultivation of human resources who possess comprehensive knowledge
and who will transform society, and ❸ the advancement of research aimed at achieving a

The achievement of a society in which women can play active roles

sustainable society.

1 875
Tokyo Women’s Normal
School opens❖ Contribution to society for the achievement of diversity and inclusion❖ Contribution to the building of a peaceful society and the development of culture2 025
Ochanomizu University’s
150 th Anniversary

The cultivation of human resources who possess
comprehensive knowledge and who will transform society❖ F ostering of human resources who possess
comprehensive knowledge that ties practicalknowledge to general knowledge and specialized1 949knowledge❖ Fostering of female leaders with engineeringknowledge2 004
Ochanomizu University becomes anational university corporation

The advancement of research aimed atachieving a sustainable society

Ochanomizu University isestablished❖ Creation of revolutionary innovations inhealth❖A dvancement of SDGs-related education
and research programs

1 963
1 976
Graduate School of Humanitiesand Science (doctoral program) is
established
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Graduate School of Home
Economics (master’s program)is established

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The Strength of Ochanomizu University

High job placement
potentialRatio of students studying abroad:

Second highest among
national universities*Source: “Times Higher Education Japan University Rankings 2022 ”

First Higher Education
Institution for women

Located in the center of Tokyo ;opening of new dormitory

A base for learning, nurtured byhistory and tradition

Advanced education to nurture
women who will lead the future

Support system fromthe perspective of women

A fulfilling environment for theachievement of abundant learning

Innovative research for pioneering
tomorrow

Collaboration with organizations
for women overseas

Acceptance of transgender students.

PromotingSDGs

First in adoption of projects
by female researchers
for Grant in Aid for Scientific Research*Fiscal 2021 , national universities

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Undergraduate Faculties

Graduate School

A unique undergraduate education that equips women with knowledge, insight,
and open-mindedness

Liberal Arts and Humanities

Faculty of
Letters andEducation

Languages and Culture
Human and Social Sciences

Nutrition and Food Science

Faculty of
Human Life andEnvironmental
Science

Performing Arts

Mathematics
Physics

Faculty ofScience

Chemistry
Biology
Information Sciences(tentative name)Graduate School of Humanities and Sciences

Human-Environmental Science

Master’s Program

Doctoral Program

Human Life Studies◦ Comparative Studies of Societies and◦ Comparative Studies of Societies andPsychology

Faculty ofTransdisciplinary
Engineering

Graduate education for the attainment of a high level of specialization and apanoramic perspective

Human-Centered
Engineering (tentative name)
Humanities Data
Engineering (tentative name)

Cultures◦ Human Developmental Sciences◦ Human Developmental Sciences◦ Gender and Social Sciences◦ Interdisciplinary Gender Studies◦ Life Sciences◦ Life Sciences◦ Advanced Sciences◦ Advanced Sciences◦ Cooperative Major in Human Centered◦ Cooperative Major in Human Centered

Engineering| OCHANOMIZU UNIVERSITYEngineering* Application for establishment of the Faculty of Transdisciplinary
Engineering (tentative name) has been made in preparation forscheduled opening in April 2024 .
* The plan for establishment of the Faculty is tentative and issubject to change.

◎ Details of the Graduate School of Humanities
and Sciences:

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Cultures◎ Researcher Information Database:

OVERVIEW 2023 |08ResearchA place for research that transcends conventional academic disciplinesAiming for the sustainable development of Japan and looking ahead to an ideal society, Ochanomizu University
actively communicates information about the value that our research creates on behalf of society.

Institute for Gendered Innovations

Institute for SDGs Promotion

The idea of gendered innovations promotes in-depth analysis of sex, gender, and intersectional differences,

This research institute focuses on food loss and food issues, resource recycling, consumer education, andand incorporating them into research and production developments. The social implementation of genderedother issues to advance research aimed at achieving a sustainable society that begins with consumers. Goinginnovations through research outcomes and developed products may lead to the realization of a society that canbeyond research and education on these themes in the University and graduate schools, the Institute seeks torealize various forms of well-being.

take advantage of Ochanomizu University’s unique nature as a campus that encompasses affiliated schools toThe three divisions of IGI — research,innovation, and public relations — interact
with each other to promote Gendered
Innovations. The research division
will examine various issues related toGendered Innovations. The innovation

develop integrated SDGs education programs that span from early childhood to university education. As a basefor integrating the University’s activities for putting the SDGs into practice, the Institute is also in charge of
coordinating collaboration with other universities, companies, government bodies, and other partners, and willcontribute to the promotion of SDGs-related activities through joint research and internships.
Unique initiatives of the Institute include food drives held with affiliated schools as well as study sessions andenvironmental surveys conducted by the Institute’s OCHA-SDGs student committee.

division will create products and services
that apply research results. The public
relations division will disseminate
information regarding these innovativecreations.
Exhibit at the MEXT (Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science andTechnology) Information Plaza (January–February, 2023 )Institute for Competency Development
The traits demonstrated by high achievers within society
are called competencies.
This institute engages in two broad areas of activity for the(J)Research organizations
Research Organization for the Promotion of Global
Women’s Leadership

advancement of competency-based education and research:activities as an academic management organization toimprove the competencies of our students, and activities asa research institute to conduct and communicate researchconcerning competencies spanning early childhood touniversity education. Through these efforts, the Instituteaims to contribute to educational reform at the University
and at other institutions nationwide.

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Research Organization for Human Life Innovation andDevelopment

Research institutes
Institute for Global Leadership
Institute for Gender Studies
Institute for Gendered Innovations
Institute for Human Life Science
Institute for Education and Human Development
Institute for Competency Development

Research Organization for the Development ofComprehensive Knowledge

Institute for Women’s Education in Science, Technology,Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM)
Institute for Science & Education

Organization for Social Implementation ofSustainability

Institute for SDGs Promotion
Institute for Marine and Coastal Research
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International Exchange

Ochanomizu University at a Glance

Developing partnerships with universities around the world

Number of students (as of May 1 , 2022 )Ochanomizu University not only offers student exchange programs for its Japanese students such as theSummer Program, but also provides great support for its international students with Japanese language trainingclasses, tutoring and more.

Partner universities ( 32 countries and regions, 89 universities) (as of May 1 , 2022 )39AsiaEuropeuniversities

29

North America

13universities

universities

Undergraduate

Master’s program

Doctoral program

University overall

No. of faculty staff% of female faculty staff(including 273 women)(including 111 women)

2,010

481

277

Number of staff (as of May 1 , 2022 )

478

226

49, 1 %

Middle East

2 universities
South America

Africa2 universities

Oceania

3

1 university

universities

Employment rate (fiscal year 2021 )[ Faculty of Letters and Education ]

Other

16 %

Other

Continuingeducation

Number of international
students (as of May 1 , 2022 )201

Teaching

3%

Government

Other

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58 %

10 %

10 %

51 %

Teaching

73 %2%[ Graduate School ]OtherGeneralcompanies,etc.

18 %
1%

Government

Continuing
education

12 %

29 %

Government

6%

Generalcompanies,etc.

[ Faculty of Human Life and Environmental Sciences ]Continuing
education◎ Details of our partner universities for inter-university exchanges:

11%

Generalcompanies, etc.

[ Faculty of Science ]

18 %
12 %
7%
3%

Continuing
education
Teaching

Generalcompanies,
etc.

60 %

Government

OVERVIEW 2023 |12Affiliated SchoolsAccess

The Ochanomizu University campus also has an affiliated senior high school, junior high school, elementaryschool, kindergarten, nursery, and childhood education and care center.

ACCESS MAP

Ochanomizu University
To Saitama
Narita Airport

Keisei Line

Ikebukuro

Myogadani

Gokokuji

JR Chuo Line

Ochanomizu University
Junior High School

Nippori
Ueno

Ochanomizu

Yurakucho
Subway Line

Narita Express
IchigayaShinjuku

Ochanomizu University
Senior High School

Marunouchi
Subway Line

To Chiba

Tokyo

Hamamatsucho(J)

Shibuya

JR Yamanote Line

ShinagawaTokyo Monorail

Keikyu LineTo Yokohama
Haneda Airport

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To Edogawabashi &Iidabashi

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Center for Early Childhood
Education and Care

■ 7 minutes walk from Myogadani Station (Tokyo Metro

Marunouchi Subway Line)(J)

To Korakuen &Tokyo■ 1 minute walk from Otsuka 2-chome bus stop

(Toei Bus) (To 02, To 02 Otsu)■ 8 minutes walk from Gokokuji Station (Tokyo Metro

Yurakucho Subway Line), Exit 5

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