◆ Pioneering Initiatives Toward a New University Management Model ◆ Establishment of the Endowment-Type "Kansai University Mirai Fund" ～Shifting from Tuition and Subsidy-Based Management to Endowment-Based University Management～

Marking its 140th anniversary this year, Kansai University is establishing the "Kansai University Mirai Fund," an endowment-type fund serving as its third basic fund, with the goal of enhancing the stability and sustainability of the institution's future. The creation of this fund is a pioneering initiative among private universities in the Kansai region, establishing a mechanism where donations and their investment returns permanently support educational and research activities.

【Key Points of this Initiative】 ・Establishment of the "Kansai University Mirai Fund," a pioneering endowment-type fund among private universities in the Kansai region. ・Fund management that utilizes investment returns to reinvest in educational and research activities. ・Donation solicitation to begin in June 2026, with a long-term goal of 100 billion yen.

In recent years, the environment surrounding Japanese universities has reached a major turning point due to factors such as the decline in the 18-year-old population and stricter enrollment management. In anticipation of these future environmental changes, the university has been examining the ideal state of university management from a medium- to long-term perspective to shift away from a financial structure dependent on traditional tuition and subsidies. As part of this, we have positioned the introduction of an endowment-type university fund, as used by leading overseas universities, as a key strategy for the future.

Based on this vision, and starting with the generosity of those who have shown deep understanding and empathy for our future vision, we have now decided to establish the endowment-type "Kansai University Mirai Fund." Moving forward, we will call for broad understanding and support for the purpose of this fund, aiming to realize an institution supported by diverse stakeholders, including students, faculty, staff, alumni, parents, as well as committed corporations, individuals, and the local community (donation solicitation begins in June 2026).

Through this fund, we will strengthen our management foundation while aiming for sustainable expansion by reinvesting investment returns. We have set a goal of achieving a fund size of 15 billion yen or more by 2036, when we celebrate our 150th anniversary, to establish a stable and self-reliant financial base. Looking further ahead, we envision growing the fund to a scale of 100 billion yen, thereby building a more robust and sustainable foundation for university management.

＜Overview of the Kansai University Mirai Fund＞ Purpose of the fund: To serve as a sustainable financial resource for the permanent development of the institution by reinvesting investment returns to achieve early scale expansion, and in the future, utilizing investment returns for education, research, facility maintenance, and strengthening the financial base. Target amount: A milestone of 15 billion yen or more for the time being (by fiscal year 2036), with a future goal of 100 billion yen.

▼Details of this matter▼ Kansai University Press Release https://www.kansai-u.ac.jp/ja/assets/pdf/about/pr/press_release/2026/No2.pdf

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