About the Fund
～Towards creating a global hub for multidisciplinary co-creation of
research and education that fosters knowledge and people～
FUJISAWA Masato,
President of
Kobe University
We would like to express our sincere gratitude for your continuous understanding and support of Kobe University's research and educational activities.
Kobe University traces its origins back to the establishment of the Kobe Higher Commercial School in 1902. It was officially formed in 1949 by integrating various educational and medical institutions. The university further expanded through a merger with Kobe University of Mercantile Marine in 2003, bringing us to the present day.
Inheriting the school ethos of “harmony between theory and practice” in the international port city of Kobe, the university has produced approximately 150,000 undergraduate alums and 50,000 graduate alums who are active in various sectors of society.
The development of our university has been made possible not only by the support of our graduates and alums, but also by the long-standing, warm and strong support from various stakeholders. These include companies and organizations that provide opportunities for our alums to thrive, numerous institutions collaborating with us through joint research and agreements, as well as support from the international community, various industries and local regions. We would like to express our sincere gratitude once again for the kindness and support from all our stakeholders.
Kobe University is committed to creating exceptional knowledge and developing outstanding human resources, both in research and education, with a forward-looking perspective. Additionally, we see it as our mission to contribute to the development of society. Furthermore, we aim to enhance our environment and establish a global hub for multidisciplinary co-creation of research and education. This hub will not only integrate academic arts and sciences but also serve as a platform for collaboration between industry, government, and academia, where we can disseminate our achievements. To achieve these goals, we established the “Kobe University 120th Anniversary Fund” and have been seeking broad support up until the fiscal year 2023. Going forward, we plan to concretize a variety of projects to make your support fruitful and present them to you.
The entire faculty and staff of our university are committed to both preserving our tradition and driving creative reforms. We will continue to actively and systematically work towards the advancement of research and education, enhancing student life on campus, and invigorating social activities. Therefore, we humbly request your continued support and contributions to the Kobe University Fund. We sincerely hope for your understanding and generous assistance in this endeavor.
