Diversity
Equity
Inclusion
Belonging
DEI AND
BELONGING
at Kyoto University
Respect for diversity is a fundamental social value and a driving force for the growth and development of universities.
Kyoto University, upholding its tradition of academic freedom, advances original research by welcoming and cultivating unconventional ways of thinking. The university hereby declares that it shall further deepen that tradition from the perspective of DEIB, and fulfill the trust and expectations of society as a vibrant university that actively welcomes people of diverse backgrounds and experiences.
Kyoto University will embrace a diverse institutional community with different perspectives and experiences, including diversity of gender, nationality, age, physical characteristics, religion, and sexual orientation. It will provide the best possible equitable support to meet diverse needs and is committed to maintaining an inclusive environment of mutual respect in which each individual can fully demonstrate their individuality and abilities.
Furthermore, by not merely accepting diverse perspectives and values, but by recombining and interweaving them, a deeper understanding and new values can be created. In an environment that encourages open dialogue and discussion, the university will develop a co-creative community in which people can feel a sense of belonging, and take pride in the university as a part of their own identities.
Kyoto University will adhere to the principles of DEIB, and strive to be an institution that pioneers the future by transforming diversity into strength.
Nagahiro Minato
President
Kyoto University
NEWS
An institutional community in which people with different perspectives and experiences, including diversity of gender, nationality, physical characteristics, religion, and sexual orientation are accepted and can receive the best possible equitable support to meet their diverse needs.
An inclusive environment of mutual respect in which each individual can fully demonstrate their individuality and abilities.
In an environment that encourages open dialogue and discussion, the university will nurture a co-creative community in which people can feel a sense of belonging and take pride in the university as a part of their own identities.
In order to quickly eliminate the gender gap, we will provide various forms of support to advance the careers of female students and female faculty and staff and enhance their work-life balance.
Kyoto University Gender Equality Promotion Center 
The Gender Diversity Guidelines outline the university’s policy on respecting sexual diversity and dealing with the various challenges and difficulties faced by students.
KyotoKyoto University Gender Diversity Support Guide
In order to maintain an environment in which people of different cultures, customs, and languages can fully demonstrate their abilities at the university, the International Service Office provides support to international students, faculty, and staff.
Kyoto University International Service Office
The Agency for Student Support and Disability Resources and the Operations Support Services Office provide a variety of support and consultation services to maintain an environment in which students, faculty, and staff with disabilities can comfortably conduct their studies, education, and research.
The agency for Student Support and Disability Resources has been established as a specialized department to support students with disabilities.
Agency for Student Support and Disability Resources (in Japanese)
The Operations Support Services Office has been established to promote the employment of persons with disabilities at the University by providing consultation on all aspects of hiring and continued employment of persons with disabilities as a point of contact for the employment of persons with disabilities.
Operations Support Services Office (in Japanese)
The faculties, graduate schools, and research institutes also provide a variety of unique support and environmental improvements.
Information will be posted here as it becomes available.
