2. Hitotsubashi produces future leaders of all areas of society under the motto "Captains of Industry"
Educational principle
Hitotsubashi University is dedicated to the following guiding principle of education and research: To nurture creative-thinking specialists, passionate reformers who will act with reason and rationality, and policymakers and businessmen with leadership skills who are cultured, civil, and open-minded.
Preparing graduates for careers on the front lines of research and industry.
Producing capable graduates who combine specialized knowledge with advanced analytical abilities.
Nurturing researchers who can carry out important advanced, interdisciplinary research and specialized professionals who possess a high level of knowledge and ability.
Producing lawyers with excellent professional skills, good character and high aspirations.
Producing graduates able to play leading roles in research institutions and society at large
Nurturing highly specialized professionals in the humanities through education in language, culture and the arts.
Producing graduates able to analyze and evaluate policies
