Message from President

President
Hisashi Ito
Transform your Power into the Power of the Future!

University is a place not only to acquire specialized knowledge but also to discover one’s potential and develop the ability to shape one’s future. Tokai Gakuen University upholds the educational philosophy of “Tomoiki” (coexistence), which teaches that we live in harmony with all that surrounds us, and that we should be grateful for the sustenance that provides, while living our lives to the fullest. The university has created an environment where everyone can learn and grow together, while focusing on each individual’s challenges.

Attentive guidance through small-class instruction begins from the moment of enrollment. The curriculum, which integrates theory with practice, fosters not only specialized knowledge but also the critical thinking, judgment, and communication skills demanded by society. There are many opportunities for learning in collaboration with the local community and businesses, allowing students to apply the knowledge gained in the classroom to real-world situations while also developing the ability to identify and solve problems independently.

The interactions with fellow students, faculty, and staff during your university life, along with the successes and failures experienced through challenges, become invaluable assets. Especially in an era of rapid change, trusting your own interests and adopting a proactive attitude toward continuous learning will pave the way for your future. Our university will warmly and strongly support you in your journey toward your dreams.

Our graduates, when reflecting on their four years at the university, without exception, describe it as a “caring university” where faculty members are approachable and provide unwavering support. We believe this is one of the defining characteristics and strengths of our mid-sized institution.

We will continue to do our utmost to ensure that Tokai Gakuen University remains a place where you can: Transform your Power into the Power of the Future!

President, Tokai Gakuen University
Hisashi Ito

About TGU

The philosophy of Tokai Gakuen University

The founding philosophy of Tokai Gakuen University is “Tomoiki” (living together helping each other) and the ethos is “kinkenseijitsu” (diligence and sincerity). The university practices a comprehensive liberal arts education and specialized education that aim to foster a wide range of professionals for a global age.

History

1888
Received approval as the Jodo-shu Secondary School Aichi Branch which opened in 1889.
1909
Changed the name to Tokai Junior High School.
1947
Opened Tokai Junior High School under the new school system.
1948
Established Tokai High School under the new school system.
1962
Established Tokai Girls’ High School.
1964
Opened Tokai Gakuen Women’s Junior College (with a home economics course and English course).
1968
Tokai Gakuen Women’s Junior College: Added a Japanese literature course.
1971
Tokai Gakuen Women’s Junior College: Changed the name of departments to the Department of Home Economics, the Department of English, and the Department of Japanese Literature.
1991
Tokai Gakuen Women’s Junior College: Changed the name of the Department of Home Economics to the Science of Living Department.
1995
Tokai Gakuen University: Opened the School of Business Management.
2000
Tokai Gakuen University: Opened the master’s degree program in the Graduate School of Business Management.
Tokai Gakuen University: Opened the School of Humanities.
Tokai Gakuen Women’s Junior College: Stopped recruiting students for the Department of Japanese Literature and the Department of English.
Tokai Girls’ High School: changed the name to Tokai Gakuen High School with the shift to coeducation.
2001
Tokai Gakuen Women’s Junior College: Changed the name of the Science of Living Department to the Department of Life Environmental Studies.
2004
Tokai Gakuen University: Opened the School of Human Wellness.
Tokai Gakuen University Junior College: Stopped recruiting students.
2005
Tokai Gakuen University Junior College: Closed.
2008
Tokai Gakuen University: Established the Department of Human Development and Education in the School of Humanities.
2011
Tokai Gakuen University: Established the School of Health and Nutrition.
2012
Tokai Gakuen University: Established School of Education and School of Sport and Health Science.
2014
Tokai Gakuen University: Opened the Department of Psychology in the School of Humanities.
2018
Tokai Gakuen University: Established School of psychology.
2023
Tokai Gakuen University: Changed the name of the Department of Nutrition and Dietetics to the Department of Health and Nutrition.

Introduction to
Campus Facilities

Miyoshi Campus

Miyoshi Campus

The extensive 170,000-m2 campus features an array of facilities that will be of diverse benefit to you during your four years at the university. There are six main buildings: Building No. 1, Building No. 2, Building No. 3, Building No. 4, Building No. 5, and the Student Union Building. The campus also has a gymnasium, sports grounds, pool, baseball field and other sports facilities, an outdoor stage, a parking lot and more.

Nagoya Campus

Nagoya Campus

The Nagoya Campus is located in a quiet residential neighborhood in the Tempaku Ward. Despite being only about 30 minutes from Nagoya Station, the campus is blessed with a natural environment including streams and hills. There are seven main buildings: Building No. 1, Building No. 2, Building No. 3, There Building No. 4, Building No. 5, Library, and the Student Union. The campus also has a gymnasium, sports grounds, tennis courts, and a sports ground and more.

Access

Miyoshi Campus

From Nagoya

Take the Subway Higashiyama Line to Fushimi Sta. or the Subway Sakuradori Line to Gokiso Sta., then transfer to the Subway Tsurumai Line for Toyota City. Get off at Miyoshigaoka Sta., then walk about 10 min.

From Toyota

Take the Meitetsu Toyota Line to Miyoshigaoka Sta., then walk about 10 min.

Nagoya Campus

From Nagoya

Take the Subway Higashiyama Line to Fushimi Sta. or the Subway Sakuradori Line to Gokiso Sta., transfer to the Subway Tsurumai Line, get off at Hara Sta., then walk about 15 min. or Take a city bus from Hara Sta. to Hirabari Minami Jutaku, then walk about 3 min.

From Toyota

Get off at Hara Sta. (direct train from Meitetsu Toyota Line), take a city bus from Hara Sta. to Hirabari Minami Jutaku, then walk about 3 min.

Contact us
Please send any questions by email at the following address:
koho@tokaigakuen-u.ac.jp
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