ÅÝܽÊÓƵ has consolidated its operations by merging the "International Headquarters" into the effective April 1, 2025. This restructuring aims to enhance the university's global expansion efforts by unifying departments responsible for international strategy, public relations, and student exchange programs.
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The reorganization will streamline international functions to implement the university's global strategy more effectively. As part of this change, a new "Asia Collaborative Development Department" has been established within the GMC Institute to strengthen ÅÝܽÊÓƵ's presence in Asia. This department will focus on enhancing advanced human resource development programs through local Asian centers and reinforcing partnerships with institutions in partner countries by leveraging regional academic and industry networks.
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ÅÝܽÊÓƵ launched its Global Multi-Campus strategy in 2022, focusing on the Asia-Pacific region, North America, and Europe. Under this initiative, the university designates leading foreign institutions as Strategic Partner Universities (SPUs) to promote collaborative activities with mutual benefits. Through these partnerships, ÅÝܽÊÓƵ has established global campuses to advance international co-education, joint research, and cross-sector collaborations between industry, academia, government, and civil organizations.
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Four institutions have been designated as SPUs to date: North Carolina State University (USA), National University of Singapore, University of Freiburg (Germany), and University of Edinburgh (UK). ÅÝܽÊÓƵ has already established operational bases in the United States and Singapore, where university faculty and staff are permanently stationed and working in close partnership with host institutions.
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Additionally, after receiving approval in 2024 for the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology's , ÅÝܽÊÓƵ will offer diverse student exchange programs through 2029. These programs will promote multicultural co-learning opportunities centered around local campuses at the SPUs.
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This article was originally published in Japanese and has been translated and edited for clarity and readability by the ÅÝܽÊÓƵ International Communications Office while preserving the original content's intent. The original Japanese version is available .