Shitennoji International Buddhist University

Shitennoji University is a private university in Habikino, Osaka, Japan. The predecessor of the school was founded in 1922, and it was chartered as a junior women's college in 1957. The school became a four-year college in 1967, and it became coeducational in 1981, adopting the present name at the same time. The school is also known as International Buddhist University, or IBU. Shitennoji University originates in the Shitennoji Kyodenin founded 1,400 years ago by Shotoku Taishi as a place for human education and for studying the teachings of Buddha. Shitennoji University aims to produce students with healthy mind that value the relationship between people by focusing on “Wa (harmony)” of mind as its educational core, utilizing its school motto that starts with “Harmony is to be valued,” which is the first article of the Seventeen-article Constitution authored by Shotoku Taishi. The harmony advocated by Shotoku Taishi is not only “harmony among people” but also means “harmony within society.” It includes many values such as consideration towards others, harmony with the environment, courtesy and ethics. Therefore, Shitennoji University has prepared rich educational environment and facilities, such as wide range of curriculum and extra-curricular activities, opportunities for international exchange, and highly capable faculty and staff members. We are devoted to help our students develop their intelligence and charitable ability as well as high level of communication skills which are most necessary as a responsible member of society. We are sure you will obtain substantial grounding as a working member of society as well as life-long friends and teachers through “Wa” at our university.