Chukyo Women's University

About

Shigakkan University, formerly known as Chukyo Women's University until its renaming in 2006, is a private institution in Japan celebrated for its outstanding athletic programs, especially in wrestling and judo, having produced numerous Olympic medalists. Academically, its strongest faculties are Health and Sport Sciences and Human Culture, attracting students passionate about sports science, physical education, or Japanese culture. International students are welcomed, often enrolling in programs related to sports or cultural studies, and benefit from dedicated international student support services and Japanese language instruction. The university's international exchange center facilitates global connections and provides guidance. Its most distinctive characteristic is its unparalleled success in competitive sports, making it a premier destination for aspiring athletes worldwide.

Background

Shigakkan University (Japanese: 至学館大学, Hepburn: Shigakkan Daigaku) is a private university in Ōbu, Aichi, Japan. Until the school renamed itself to Shigakkan in 2010, the school was known as Chukyo Women's University. The school was founded in 1905. Despite that the name contained the word "women," the school had accepted male students since 1998.

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