Chiba Institute of Technology and Oita Prefectural Kunisaki High School Sign Comprehensive Collaboration Agreement

Chairman Setokuma and Principal Yabe (right)

Chiba Institute of Technology (Chairman: Shu Setokuma) and Oita Prefectural Kunisaki High School (Kunisaki City, Oita Prefecture / Principal: Hideaki Yabe) held a signing ceremony on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, at Kunisaki High School to formalize a comprehensive collaboration agreement.

The agreement aims to deepen mutual cooperation in a wide range of areas, enhance education and research, and promote the development of talent that contributes to regional communities and industrial advancement.

[Main Areas of Collaboration]

1. Advancement of education, research, and culture.

2. Project-based and inquiry-driven learning activities.

3. Talent development programs.

4. Student admissions selection initiatives.

5. Other activities deemed necessary to achieve the objectives outlined above.

[Key Features of the Agreement]

Kunisaki High School promotes itself as the 'high school closest to space in Japan' and launched its SPACE Course in 2024, focusing on inquiry-based learning centered on space themes to cultivate problem-solving skills for regional and societal challenges. Through this agreement, Chiba Institute of Technology will provide advanced educational opportunities by leveraging its specialized knowledge and research infrastructure. This collaboration aims to deepen high school students’ understanding of and interest in space and engineering fields, ultimately nurturing future talent to support the industrial development of Oita Prefecture and the Kyushu region.

[About Oita Prefectural Kunisaki High School and Chiba Institute of Technology]

Kunisaki High School offers diverse academic pathways within its general, agricultural, and industrial departments, including IT, space, and environmental civil engineering. Located in Kunisaki, a region rich in history and designated as a Globally Important Agricultural Heritage System, the school fosters cutting-edge, collaborative learning that empowers students to become future leaders capable of supporting local, national, and global sustainable development. Since 2024, it has operated the SPACE Course, using space-themed inquiry projects to develop students’ abilities to address real-world challenges.

Chiba Institute of Technology operates three campuses centered in Narashino City, Chiba Prefecture, and is a science and engineering-focused university with five faculties and 17 departments. With approximately 10,000 students, the university emphasizes interdisciplinary education to cultivate professionals ready to contribute meaningfully to society.