YCU is a regional hub for education, research and medical care. They make every effort to provide fulfilling learning opportunities, to contribute to the community and to live up to the trust and expectations of the citizens of Yokohama. They encourage their students to realize that all the academic activities taking place at YCU have a real impact on society both at the local and global levels. Their curriculum fosters in students a global sensibility and a greater awareness of the diversity of our world. They are determined to intensify exchange with their academic partners and strengthen ties with the City of Yokohama and other overseas institutions.