Tokiwa University is a private university in Mito, Ibaraki, Japan, founded in 1983. It has developed school traditions in response to the needs of the local community, while enjoying a location neighboring the renowned Kairakuen Park. Tokiwa was founded on the mission of “cultivating students’ ability with a sense of diligence and a respect for practical sciences,” and strives to foster the growth of the next generation of creative, caring, and open-minded individuals. The university actively promotes an industry-academia-government triangle collaboration as well as community-based education and research with the aim of growing alongside the local community.

The circumstances surrounding us are rapidly changing. Forces such as globalization, a shrinking and aging population, and an advancing information society have drastically expanded the responsibilities of educational institutions. In order to meet the needs of our present day, we established the Faculty of Management and Administration in 2017, and the Faculty of Nursing in 2018. While we focus on providing a comprehensive, practical curriculum, we continue exploring how to better educate and conduct research such that our students acquire the broad base of knowledge they need in modern society. Moreover, by strengthening our programs aimed at improving English skills and deepening cross-cultural understanding, we expect that students would be capable of thinking on a global scale and leading the next generation.

Universities are places for people to grow. At Tokiwa we will unwaveringly continue to take advantage of our small classes, nurture each student’s individuality, and provide knowledge and opportunities for them to grow. Working together as one, Tokiwa teachers and staff will come together, combining our shared experience and founding principles in order to help our students make their dreams a reality.
Tokiwa University and Tokiwa Junior College
President Keiko Osaki Tomita