History | About Kogakuin University

1887 Koshu Gakko is established in Tsukiji, Tokyo.
1928 A new school building is completed in Shinjuku, Tokyo (now the Shinjuku Campus), and the school moves to the new site. The name of the school is changed to Kogakuin.
1949 Kogakuin University is certified under the new school system. The Faculty of Engineering is established.
1963 The Hachioji Campus opens in Nakano-machi, Hachioji.
1964 The Graduate School of Engineering master's program is established.
1966 The Graduate School of Engineering doctoral program is established.
1989 A high-rise building is constructed on the Shinjuku Campus.
1992 A mid-rise building and office building are constructed on the Shinjuku Campus.
2006 The Faculty of Informatics and Faculty of Global Engineering are established.
2011 The School of Architecture is established.