Musashino University

Musashino University (武蔵野大学, Musashino Daigaku) is an institution of higher education in Ariake, a district in Kōtō, Tokyo, with a suburban campus in Nishitōkyō. Musashino University is uniquely focused on the ideals associated with the Hongwanji Jodo Shinshu School of Buddhism.[1]

Not to be confused with Musashi University or Musashino Art University.
Musashino University Ariake Campus

History

Musashino Women's University was founded by Junjiro Takakusu (1866–1945), an internationally known Buddhist scholar. The institution was to be based on the principles of "Buddhist-based human education". Takakusu was a progressive thinker who stressed women's education and involvement in society. The Japanese government conferred the Order of Culture on him in 1944.[1]

Faculties

The university has expanded in size and scope since its founding in the early years of the 20th century.

Graduate school
  • Department of Human Sciences and Culture
School of Language and Culture
School of Human Sciences
School of Social Systems
School of Social Welfare Management

Undergraduate program
  • Faculty of Literature
Department of Japanese Language and Literature
Department of English Language and Literature
  • Faculty of Contemporary Society
Department of Contemporary Society Studies
Department of Social Welfare
  • Faculty of Human Studies
Department of Human Studies
Department of Environmental Science
Major in Design for Architectural Environment
Major in Environment and Amenities
Department of Early Childhood Care and Education
  • Faculty of Pharmacy
Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences
  • Faculty of Nursing
Department of Nursing
  • Correspondence Division [Faculty of Human Studies] (Japanese)
Department of Human Studies
  • Faculty of Global Studies
Department of Global Business (English track)
Department of Global Communication
Department of Japanese Communication

References
  1. "History". Musashino University Official Website. Retrieved 16 June 2020.


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