鹿児島大学　University of Kagoshima

Mission

鹿児島大学（かごしまだいがく）は、鹿児島県鹿児島市郡元1丁目21-24に本部を置く日本の国立大学。1773年創立、1949年大学設置。大学の略称は鹿大（かだい）。

In 2007, Kagoshima University established a University Charter based on its basic philosophy of ‘enterprising spirit’, ‘gumption’ or ‘challenging mindset’ and laid out what Kagoshima University should do specifically under the philosophy. In the Charter, internationalization of Kagoshima University is defined as an effort of ‘deepening ties with Asia-Pacific countries; promoting twoway exchange of researchers and students; cooperation in international research and education; and contributing to the welfare of humanity, maintenance of world peace and conservation of the global environment’. To put this plan into practice, specific measures have been implemented. One of the basic goals during the 2nd mid-term objectives planning period starting in 2010 was ‘development of human resources who will contribute to the solution of international problems and who are able to make a difference in the age of globalization’. During the 3rd mid-term objectives planning period starting in 2016, ‘furthering the effort to develop human resources locally who will have a global perspective’ was one of the basic goals.