Kodomo Daigaku Global Launches 13th Term: Providing Authentic University Experiences through a Hybrid Online and Offline Model

The non-profit organization Kodomo Daigaku Mito (Board Chair: Koki Okamoto) will launch the 13th term of 'Kodomo Daigaku Global' on August 8, 2026, for students ranging from 3rd grade elementary school to 3rd grade junior high school.

The program is a hybrid initiative combining physical venues in locations like Tokyo and Tsukuba with online live streaming, allowing participation from homes, schools, or anywhere globally.

For the 13th term, experts in cosmology, environmental studies, engineering, and biology will serve as lecturers, addressing students' genuine curiosities with authentic knowledge and research-based experiences. Over the past 12 terms, more than 100 experts have lectured, with over 40,000 parents and children participating.

[Overview] - Target: 3rd grade elementary school to 3rd grade junior high school students - Capacity: 200 (first-come, first-served basis) - Participation Fee: 11,000 JPY - Application Deadline: June 30, 2026, at 22:00 JST - Official Website: https://cug.cu-mito.or.jp/

The four-session course is based on YouTube live streaming, with an environment that allows direct interaction with lecturers via chat and Zoom. For those unable to attend live, recorded sessions are available through a dedicated website.