Tsuda College

In 1900, Umeko Tsuda founded one of the first private institutions of higher education for women in Japan, Joshi Eigaku Juku. As the school grew, its name was changed first to Tsuda Eigaku Juku and then to Tsuda Juku Senmon Gakko. During the Educational Reformation of 1948, the name was changed again to Tsuda Juku Daigaku (Tsuda College). More than 27,500 women have graduated from Tsuda College to date, and those women are now playing active roles in all walks of life. Our philosophy regarding education and research can be summarized as follows:In 1900, Umeko Tsuda founded one of the first private institutions of higher education for women in Japan, Joshi Eigaku Juku. As the school grew, its name was changed first to Tsuda Eigaku Juku and then to Tsuda Juku Senmon Gakko. During the Educational Reformation of 1948, the name was changed again to Tsuda Juku Daigaku (Tsuda College). More than 27,500 women have graduated from Tsuda College to date, and those women are now playing active roles in all walks of life. Our philosophy regarding education and research can be summarized as follows:1. As a women’s college, we recognize the need to improve the social status of women and to realize a society that is co-created through the active participation of both men and women in order to ensure a relationship built on mutual respect. To this end, we encourage our students to play an active role in society and make their own unique contributions.2. Our curriculum emphasizes a liberal arts education. Here, students study a wide variety of disciplines, in addition to selecting a major in a specific field.3. Viewing language learning as a means for broadening students’ perspectives and cultivating an international outlook, Tsuda College has made language learning the cornerstone of its program.4. At Tsuda College, the autonomy of students is respected. They are encouraged to take initiative and assert themselves more effectively.5. Classes are kept small to foster quality instruction and high levels of individual attention.6. Faculty members engage in educational and research duties with diligence and commitment.Administrative members fulfill their duties with hard work and dedication as well.