Hitotsubashi University is an academic institution that focuses comprehensively on the social sciences and the study of civil society. It has long been contributing to the development of culture as well as of politics, economy, and society in Japan in a spirit and academic climate that respect liberty.
Hitotsubashi University offers a unique range of degree programs with the aim of producing creative-thinking specialists, innovators who will act with reason and rationality, and policymakers and businesspeople with leadership skills who are cultured and civil minded.
Hitotsubashi University has been playing a leading role in the social sciences in Japan since its foundation in 1875. Its quality research has won it a solid reputation in Japan, and it has a very successful record in the competitive local market for research funding.
Initiatives
Hitotsubashi University Plan 135
The University's basic policy to fulfill its mission.
Initiatives
Global Initiatives Headquarters
To accelerate the pace of internationalization.
Research
Institutional Repository HERMES-IR
A storehouse of digitized products of the University.
Research
Faculty Database
Information about the educational and research activities of Hitotsubashi University faculty.
Research
EU Studies Institute in Tokyo
A center for education and research and for outreach activities on EU-related issues in Japan.
Link
Hitotsubashi University Foundation
The Frontier 4 Foundation promotes research and education at Hitotsubashi University.
The mobile site “If a Major Earthquake Occurs” is now available.
June.1.2011
The mobile site “If a Major Earthquake Occurs” is now available. Save its QR code into your cellular phone.
2012 Public Lecture Series at the Faculty of Social Sciences
2nd lecture by Assistant Professor Suzuki will be held on May 19, 2012 (5/14/2012)Emeritus Professor Moriyuki Tajima is awarded the order of the Sacred Treasure, Gold Rays with Neck Ribbon (5/14/2012)
Former university librarian Ms. Ikuko Kanazawa receives the 14th Library Support Forum Award (4/23/2012)
2012 Public Lecture Series at the Faculty of Social Sciences
1st lecture by Professor Yoshida will be held on April 21st, 2012 (4/17/2012)Symposium "Nuclear Governance in the Post Fukushima Nuclear Accident" will be held on April 20, 2012 (4/12/2012)
Professor Motohiro Sato, Graduate School of Economics and School of International and Public Policy, receives the 52nd Economist Prize (THE MAINICHI NEWSPAPERS) for his book "The Economics of Local Tax Reform" (4/11/2012)
We relaunched the English website of Hitotsubashi University Library (12/27/2011)
Hitotsubashi University Plan 135 is announced as the University's Basic Policy (4/26/2011)
[To MEXT (Monbukagakusho) Scholarship Students (Undergraduate and Graduate Students)]
Notice on leave of absence for MEXT Scholarship Students due to the East Japan Earthquake (4/18/2011)[Notice to Students] Financial support for students affected by the Tohoku Earthquake (4/4/2011)
Orientation Schedule for newly-admitted International Students (3/25/2011)
[Important Notice to New Students] Postponement of Entrance Ceremony and Reschedule of First (Summer) Semester (2011 Academic Year) (3/23/2011)
Important Notice on the Cancellation of the Graduation Ceremony 2010 for Undergraduate and Graduate Students (3/18/2011)
About the Tohoku Earthquake off the Pacific Coast (3/15/2011)
[Notice to Students] University Contact Information (3/15/2011)
[Urgent] Confirming personal safety in the Tohoku Earthquake (3/15/2011)
FAQ for International Students about the earthquake (3/19/2011)
Message to all students from the Student Advising and Counseling Room (3/19/2011)
The Change of Opening Hours of Library and Center due to the Planned Power Outages (3/18/2011)
Notice on the effects of the planned rolling power outages on Hitotsubashi University's website (3/15/2011)
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JCR Affirmed AAA/Stable Rating on Senior debts of Hitotsubashi University (3/5/2012)
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Hitotsubashi University is designated as a research hub of MEXT’s "Science of Science, Technology and Innovation policy" program, a project for the enhancement of fundamental researches and human resources development (2/23/2012)