Founding Principle

The founding principle of Shukutoku University, “利他共生 rita kyousei,” means to “be made alive by others, make others alive, and live together,” which is a philosophy based on the spirit of Mahayana Buddhism.

Vision of Shukutoku University

Shukutoku Univ. celebrated in anniversary in 2015, and the “Vision of Shukutoku Univ.” was formulated. Our university staff and students have been working together to realize this vision.

Colleges and Graduate Schools

Shukutoku University consists of 6 colleges and 11 schools. All departments and courses of study at Shukutoku University develop human resources based on a concept of symbiotic learning.

Asian Research Institute for International Social Work

Asian Research Institute for international Social Work (ARIISW) is the first place for you to contact when you want to work with Japanese colleagues or institutions or to study in and / or about Japan.