History

Since our founding in 1966, we have been dedicated to education and research in the arts--both in theory and practice--while supporting the advancement of culture.

Founding

Our university was founded on April 1, 1966, as an industrial and economic boom swept Aichi and all of central Japan. Our purpose was to create a unique cultural area located between Japan's eastern and western regions in order to develop the local culture. Masters' programs were added on April 1, 1970 to further drive education and research in the arts while supporting the true cultural advancement that lies at heart. Doctoral programs were first offered on April 1, 2009.

Key milestones

1966	Aichi University of the Arts established Painting, Sculpture, and Design established within the Faculty of Art, Department of Fine Arts Composition, Voice, and Instrumental Music (Piano and Strings) established within the Faculty of Music, Department of Music UENO Naoteru takes office as the first president
1970	Graduate School (master's courses) established Painting, Sculpture, and Design established within the Graduate School of Fine Arts Composition, Voice, and Instrumental Music (Piano and Strings) established within the Graduate School of Music
1972	KOZUKA Shinichiro takes office as the second president
1977	TOYOOKA Masuto takes office as the third president
1983	KONO Takashi takes office as the fourth president
1989	TATEHATA Yoshikado takes office as the fifth president T