　　Kagoshima University (KU) has a long history and rich tradition in education, and the university’s origins can be traced back to the Hangaku Zoshikan School, which was established in 1773 and was run by the feudal domain. After the merger of several higher education institutions including the Seventh Higher School established during the Meiji period, KU inherited this educational tradition and was newly established in 1949 as a national university.

　　KU has developed into one of the leading comprehensive universities comprising 9 faculties and 9 graduate schools with approximately 9,000 undergraduates and 2,000 graduate students. KU has partnerships with 154 institutions in 34 countries and regions, and has approximately 300 international students.

　　KU aims to contribute to the development of the society and the community with a spirit of self-sufficiency and enterprise, based on the geographical characteristics of Kagoshima as a part of the Asia-Pacific and according to the principles of academic freedom and diversity. KU endeavors to produce graduates possessing high moral principles and a social nature and individuals who aspire to overcome challenges and work actively for the global society.

　　KU also strives to engage in cutting-edge research pursuits in infection control, biological diversity, experimental animal models, the Milky Way Galaxy, and intractable cancer in order to promote our goals for innovation. Additionally, KU may provide solutions to local issues regarding the islands, environment, food & health, water, and energy. As “the center of intelligence” in the community, KU also promotes the development of quality lifelong learning, cultivation of human resources, joint research projects with the local community, and industry-university-government collaboration.

　　KU aims to significantly increase our presence all over the world through our various activities and contribute to society both locally and internationally.

　　鹿儿岛大学(KU)拥有悠久的教育历史与深厚的学术传统，其前身可追溯至1773年由藩政府创办的学问藏学馆。明治时期设立的第七高等学府等多家高等教育机构合并后，鹿儿岛大学继承了这一教育传统，并于1949年作为国立大学重新创立。

　　如今，该校已发展成为拥有9个学部、9个研究生院的顶尖综合性大学，在校本科生约9000人，研究生约2000人。与全球34个国家和地区的154所院校建立合作关系，在校国际学生约300人。

　　鹿儿岛大学秉持自足自强与开拓进取的精神，立足鹿儿岛作为亚太地区重要节点的地缘优势，遵循学术自由与多元发展的原则，致力于推动社会与社区发展。学校着力培养具有崇高道德情操与社会责任感的毕业生，造就勇于迎接挑战、积极投身全球社会建设的人才。

　　KU还致力于在感染控制、生物多样性、实验动物模型、银河系及顽固性癌症等前沿研究领域开展探索，以推动创新目标的实现。此外，本大学致力于为岛屿发展、环境保护、食品健康、水资源管理及能源利用等地方性课题提供解决方案。作为社区的“智慧中心”，我们积极推动优质终身教育体系建设、人才培养计划、社区联合研究项目以及产学研合作机制。

　　通过多元化活动拓展全球影响力，本大学将持续为本土及国际社会贡献力量。