Major initiatives and policies
This page introduces some of Science Tokyo's major initiatives and policies.
Vision for the future
The Institute’s vision for the future defines the direction and goals pursued by the Science Tokyo community.
Designated National University scheme
Under the Designated National University Corporation (DNU) system, the Japanese Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology designates national university corporations that are expected to develop world-class education and research activities to a considerable degree and, as a result, create innovation and significantly boost the level of education and research at Japanese universities.
Science Tokyo’s predecessors — Tokyo Medical and Dental University (TMDU) and Tokyo Institute of Technology (Tokyo Tech) — were designated as DNUs before they merged to form Science Tokyo. TMDU became a DNU on October 15, 2020, while Tokyo Tech became a DNU on March 20, 2018.
- Note: The webpage of the Science Tokyo DNU scheme is currently under construction.
Campus Plan
Through the redevelopment of its campuses, Science Tokyo strongly promotes strategies to realize its unique long-term goals.
Campus Master Plan 2016 (Ookayama, Suzukakedai, Tamachi) (Japanese)
Campus Master Plan 2016 (Yushima, Surugadai, Konodai) (Japanese)
Campus Innovation Ecosystem Concept 2031 (Ookayama, Suzukakedai, Tamachi) (Japanese)
Overview of Basic Concept for Yushima Campus Development (Japanese) (PDF)
Top Global University Project
The Top Global University Project, a funding project launched in FY 2014 by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology, aimed to enhance the international competitiveness of higher education in Japan by providing focused support to leading universities that conduct world-class education and research, universities that take on pioneering initiatives, and universities that are committed to comprehensive university reform and internationalization.
After being selected as Type A (top type) universities that conduct world-class education and research, and have the potential to be ranked in the top 100 in world university rankings, TMDU and Tokyo Tech — Science Tokyo’s predecessors — implemented a variety of pioneering initiatives.
Although this project concluded in FY 2023 after a 10-year funding period, the newly formed Science Tokyo continues to implement pioneering initiatives and promote internationalization actively.
Policies
Education policies
In line with its mission, Science Tokyo’s education policies aim to cultivate specialists who pursue the advancement of science and human wellbeing to create value for and with society.
Diversity, equity, and inclusion
Science Tokyo respects and values different perspectives and backgrounds. Our community strives to create a fair and impartial environment of shared learning and growth where we harness the power of diversity and work together to build a better future.
Compliance and anti-harassment policy
These Science Tokyo policies aim to ensure compliance and create a safe and secure environment free of harassment.