Introduction to Hitotsubashi University

Overview

Hitotsubashi University (Japanese: 一橋大學, abbreviated as: 一橋/ひとばし) is a national research university located in Kunitachi, Tokyo, Japan. It was founded in 1875. Its history can be traced back to the commercial law training institute founded by Japanese thinkers Mori Arinori and Fukuzawa Yukichi in 1875. In 1920, the school was changed to the old Tokyo University of Commerce and became the first business university in Japan. In 1949, the school was changed to a new university and renamed "Hitotsubashi University". In 2004, the school was restructured into a national university corporation. In 2019, the school established a designated national university corporation.

Campus

The main campus of Hitotsubashi University is located in Kunitachi, Tokyo, with a beautiful campus environment and modern facilities. The school covers an area of ​​about 330,000 square meters and has multiple teaching buildings, libraries, research facilities and student dormitories.

Educational philosophy

The educational philosophy of Hitotsubashi University is to cultivate outstanding talents with international vision, innovation ability and social responsibility. The school emphasizes the combination of theory and practice, pays attention to the all-round development of students, and encourages students to actively participate in social activities and international exchanges. The school is committed to contributing to the progress of society and mankind through high-level education and research.

Disciplines and Faculties

Hitotsubashi University is a top research university focusing on the humanities and social sciences, and has no science and engineering majors. The school has the following faculties and graduate schools:

Undergraduate (Faculty)

Faculty of Economics: including economics, economic policy, etc.

Faculty of Law: including law, political science, etc.

Faculty of Commerce: including business management, marketing, etc.

Faculty of Sociology: including sociology, social policy, etc.

Graduate School (Graduate School)

Graduate School of Economics: offers master's and doctoral degree programs in the fields of economics and economic policy.

Graduate School of Law: offers master's and doctoral degree programs in the fields of law, political science, etc.

Graduate School of Commerce: offers master's and doctoral degree programs in the fields of business management, marketing, etc.

Graduate School of Sociology: offers master's and doctoral programs in the fields of sociology and social policy.

Graduate School of Language and Culture: offers master's and doctoral programs in the fields of linguistics and cultural studies.

Graduate School of International and Public Affairs: offers master's and doctoral programs in the fields of international relations and public policy.

Features

Department of Economics: The Department of Economics of Hitotsubashi University enjoys a high reputation in Japan, especially in the field of economics. The school is at the forefront of Japan in economics research and education.

Department of Law: The Department of Law has strong strengths in the fields of law and political science, and has trained a large number of outstanding legal and political talents.

Department of Commerce: The Department of Commerce has outstanding performance in the fields of business management and marketing, and cooperates with many companies and research institutions to provide students with abundant practical opportunities.

Department of Sociology: The Department of Sociology has a high level of research in the fields of sociology and social policy, focusing on social issues and policy research.

International Exchange: The school has established cooperative relations with universities in many countries and regions, providing students with abundant international exchanges and internship opportunities.

Industry-University-Research Cooperation: The school cooperates with many companies and research institutions to carry out joint research and internship projects, providing students with abundant practical opportunities.

Featured Research Institutes: The school has several research institutes, such as the Hitotsubashi University Institute of Economics and the Hitotsubashi University Institute of Business, which provide advanced research platforms for researchers.

Rankings

According to the 2024 QS World University Rankings, Hitotsubashi University ranks 481st among global universities. The school is particularly outstanding in economics, law, business, sociology and other fields.

Costs

The tuition fees at Hitotsubashi University are relatively reasonable because it is a national university. Generally speaking, the annual tuition fees for undergraduates are around 535,800 yen, while graduate students may be slightly higher. In addition, there are other fees such as admission fees and facility fees.

Campus Life

The campus environment of Hitotsubashi University is beautiful and the facilities are modern. The school offers a variety of club activities and academic research opportunities to help students develop in an all-round way. The school has also established cooperative relationships with many well-known universities around the world, providing students with rich international exchange and internship opportunities.

Internationalization

Hitotsubashi University attaches great importance to international education and offers a variety of international exchange programs and English-taught courses. The school has established cooperative relations with universities in many countries and regions, providing students with abundant overseas study and internship opportunities. The school enrolls a certain number of international students every year, and the proportion of international students increases year by year, creating a multicultural and international learning environment.

Contact information

Address: 1-1-1, Kunitachi, Tokyo, 186-8601

Tel: +81-42-580-8111