Chiba Institute of Technology
Chiba Institute of Technology (千葉工業大学, Chiba kōgyō daigaku) is a private university in Narashino, Chiba, Japan. Abbreviated as Chiba kōdai (千葉工大, Chiba kōdai), Chiba kō (千葉工, Chiba kō), kōdai (工大, kōdai), sen kōdai (千工大, sen kōdai).
千葉工業大学 | |
| Motto | 師弟同行 自学自律 |
|---|---|
| Type | Private |
| Established | 1942 (Origins 1929) |
| Chancellor | Joichi Ito |
| Students | 9,935 |
| Location | , Japan |
| Campus | Urban |
| Nickname | CIT |
| Website | www |
The school was founded in 1942 in Machida, Tokyo. In 1946 it was relocated to Kimitsu, Chiba, adopted the present name at the same time. Four years later, it was moved to the present location. It is the oldest private technical university in Japan.
CIT was conceived as a central educational institution of Greater East Asia Co-Prosperity Sphere. During the Second World War, the professor at CIT was involved in the development of Nakajima Kikka．
In July 2023, Joichi Ito was named the 14th President.
In August 2023, Chiba Institute of Technology is listed as participating in the Japan-U.S. Research Collaboration Week.
In September 2023, the President's Message was released and outlined three key points for the future of the University including the need to elevate IT engineers in society, the importance of applying acquired knowledge and technical skills to the real world, and the need to form a deep connection with society through project-based learning.