Message from the Dean

Established in 2005, the Graduate School of Health Management at Keio University advances research, education, and practice in health, medicine, and welfare. Its founding was driven by various circumstances, including a declining birthrate and aging population, changes in disease patterns, advances in medical technology, and diversifying values regarding people's health. Additionally, the reality of the finite nature of the social resources supporting these areas could no longer be ignored.

Since its founding, the School has prioritized comprehensive, interdisciplinary inquiry, drawing on diverse fields of science while remaining attentive to the unique characteristics of each issue it addresses. It has pursued depth and breadth in both research and education while focusing on identifying and analyzing societal challenges through close collaboration with practitioners. This activity is made possible by Keio University's unique environment as a comprehensive university. It boasts researchers across diverse fields and maintains low barriers between departments, facilitating seamless collaboration with other units. Furthermore, the university's traditionally cherished Jitsugaku--the Spirit of Practical Learning--forms its foundation for education.
As a result, the Graduate School has developed a unique educational approach that goes beyond global standards, incorporating a distinctive advantage. This approach is further enriched by the distinctive values of Japan's healthcare, medical, and welfare systems, as well as its cultural context. Graduates educated within this environment are now contributing to improving people's health and welfare in diverse fields both domestically and internationally.

Through this journey, the Graduate School has earned the deep trust of both the academic community and society by continuing to evolve Japan's research and education surrounding health management. Whether pursuing academic advancement as researchers or seeking specialized expertise for professional growth, students will find the Graduate School an invaluable place of learning. We invite you to come with curiosity, ambitious questions, and high aspirations, and to embrace the challenges of expanding the horizons of knowledge. We welcome students with a vigorous spirit of inquiry and enthusiasm, who will thoughtfully explore the intellectual achievements of their predecessors and actively engage in addressing complex problems that will shape the future.