Cultivate human resources who GLIDe around the world: GLIDe (Faculty of Global Innovation and Development)

  Tokyo Metropolitan University (TMU), the only comprehensive university established by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government, is deeply committed to contributing to the development of Tokyo through strong ties with local communities and innovative research on urban and social challenges.

  The Faculty of Global Innovation and Development (GLIDe) was named to reflect its mission to cultivate individuals who can address globally interconnected social issues and contribute to sustainable development by creating new value. The name GLIDe reflects the faculty’s educational philosophy and mission:​
• Global represents a perspective that transcends national borders, cultures, and academic disciplines in understanding complex social challenges.​
• Innovation signifies the courage and creativity to challenge existing frameworks and generate new solutions.​
• Development refers to sustainable progress in its broadest sense, encompassing economic, social, and environmental dimensions.​
  Through an integrated learning experience grounded in these three pillars, GLIDe equips students with the ability to navigate and respond to the complexities of contemporary society. The abbreviation GLIDe also symbolizes the continuous and dynamic growth of students as they progress through interdisciplinary learning and international collaboration. It conveys the idea of smoothly connecting academic learning with real-world practice, expanding one’s sphere of activity from Tokyo to the global stage.

  GLIDe aims to foster globally minded students with broad knowledge and strong communication skills. By learning in English across academic disciplines, students will gain the ability to think flexibly and work across cultures.

  This faculty offers a unique platform for tackling global issues such as urban sustainability, innovation, and environmental change. Through a curriculum that blends theory and practice, and with peers from diverse backgrounds, students will be prepared to lead and contribute globally.

  We warmly invite motivated students from all backgrounds to take part in this exciting new opportunity and become future leaders in an interconnected world.