About Shobi University

A Message from the University President

A Message from the University President

University PresidentYoshihisa Nagayama （永山 賀久）

We will keep taking on the challenge of developing excellent talent.

We believe that the most important mission our university must fulfill is to cultivate excellent individuals who will carry on tradition and achievements while embodying the founding principles of "courage and creativity." Our university is committed to ensuring that student life is enjoyable and fulfilling. We promise that all of our staff will do their utmost to support every student by taking a close look at their individuality so that they can enjoy their student life and feel glad that they have chosen Shobi University.

Career Summary Graduated from the University of Tokyo, Faculty of Law in 1984. Joined the then Ministry of Education in 1984. Served as Director of the Compulsory Education Division of the Board of Education of Tokushima Prefecture; First Secretary of the Embassy of Japan in Australia; Deputy Chief Cabinet Secretary to the Minister of the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (in charge of Sports and Youth Affairs); Director of the Open University of Japan; Director of the Elementary and Secondary Education Bureau of the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology; Acting President of the Japan Student Services Organization; Director General of the Sports Bureau of Teikyo University, etc.
While working for JASSO (Japan Student Services Organization), he introduced a new system to support students in higher education and to support students during the pandemic.
In April 2024, ​​Yoshihisa Nagayama became President of Shobi Gakuen University.