GLOBIS University Celebrates 20th Anniversary: Enrollment Capacity Increases 20-fold in 20 Years, Ultra-Evolving MBA! Special Anniversary Website Launched – Towards the World's No.1 MBA in the Technovate Era
GLOBIS University celebrated its 20th anniversary on April 1, 2026. Over two decades, its enrollment capacity has expanded 20-fold, making it Japan's largest business school. To commemorate, a special website has been launched, and the university announced its acceleration of AI-centric education, aiming to become the 'World's No.1 MBA in the Technovate Era.'
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GLOBIS University (Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; President: Yoshito Hori), celebrated its 20th anniversary on April 1, 2026.
Since its establishment in 2006, GLOBIS University has upheld the mission of "fostering leaders who drive creation and transformation" and has been committed to providing practical and cutting-edge management education. Aiming to develop management talent for the Technovate*1 era, it has continued to evolve by expanding learning opportunities both domestically and internationally, promoting AI and online education, and forming a diverse community of students and alumni, adapting to changes of the times.
Twenty years since its founding, the enrollment capacity has expanded 20-fold. What was an initial enrollment capacity of 60 students in 2006 has now grown to 1,200 students*2 across both Japanese and English programs, with over 10,000 graduates who are leaders of creation and transformation, making it Japan's largest business school*3. This evolution is the culmination of the growth and success of each and every student who has put their learning into practice and taken on challenges in the field. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to all who have walked with us, including our students and alumni, faculty, local communities, companies, and partners.
This year, also marking the 10th anniversary of the establishment of Technovate courses, we will accelerate innovative education with AI at its core. GLOBIS University continues its challenge towards realizing the "World's No.1 MBA in the Technovate Era."
Together with everyone, we will continue to evolve and strive to cultivate leaders who guide societal creation and transformation, while connecting the history of challenges we have accumulated to the future.
*1 A coined word combining technology and innovation.
*2 The enrollment capacity of 1,200 students is planned for the 2027 academic year.
*3 Reference: Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology, "List of Professional Graduate Schools for FY2025."
**■ Special Website for 20th Anniversary Launched**
GLOBIS University has launched a special website to commemorate its 20th anniversary.
This page introduces the 20-year trajectory of GLOBIS University, as well as "Thank You Messages for 20 Years" featuring voices from alumni and faculty who are active as leaders driving societal creation and transformation.
Additionally, interview articles and videos of 20 "Shishi" (leaders of creation and transformation) (alumni) are scheduled to be progressively released around June 2026. GLOBIS will continue to share the history it has built and its future challenges.
Special website URL: https://mba.globis.ac.jp/20th-anniversary/
Since its establishment in 2006, GLOBIS University has upheld the mission of "fostering leaders who drive creation and transformation" and has been committed to providing practical and cutting-edge management education. Aiming to develop management talent for the Technovate*1 era, it has continued to evolve by expanding learning opportunities both domestically and internationally, promoting AI and online education, and forming a diverse community of students and alumni, adapting to changes of the times.
Twenty years since its founding, the enrollment capacity has expanded 20-fold. What was an initial enrollment capacity of 60 students in 2006 has now grown to 1,200 students*2 across both Japanese and English programs, with over 10,000 graduates who are leaders of creation and transformation, making it Japan's largest business school*3. This evolution is the culmination of the growth and success of each and every student who has put their learning into practice and taken on challenges in the field. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to all who have walked with us, including our students and alumni, faculty, local communities, companies, and partners.
This year, also marking the 10th anniversary of the establishment of Technovate courses, we will accelerate innovative education with AI at its core. GLOBIS University continues its challenge towards realizing the "World's No.1 MBA in the Technovate Era."
Together with everyone, we will continue to evolve and strive to cultivate leaders who guide societal creation and transformation, while connecting the history of challenges we have accumulated to the future.
*1 A coined word combining technology and innovation.
*2 The enrollment capacity of 1,200 students is planned for the 2027 academic year.
*3 Reference: Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology, "List of Professional Graduate Schools for FY2025."
**■ Special Website for 20th Anniversary Launched**
GLOBIS University has launched a special website to commemorate its 20th anniversary.
This page introduces the 20-year trajectory of GLOBIS University, as well as "Thank You Messages for 20 Years" featuring voices from alumni and faculty who are active as leaders driving societal creation and transformation.
Additionally, interview articles and videos of 20 "Shishi" (leaders of creation and transformation) (alumni) are scheduled to be progressively released around June 2026. GLOBIS will continue to share the history it has built and its future challenges.
Special website URL: https://mba.globis.ac.jp/20th-anniversary/