is a

private university Private universities and private colleges are institutions of higher education, not operated, owned, or institutionally funded by governments. They may (and often do) receive from governments tax breaks, public student loans, and grant (money ...

in Ōbu, Aichi, Japan. Until the school renamed itself to Shigakkan in 2010, the school was known as Chukyo Women's University. The school was founded in 1905. Despite that the name contained the word "women," the school had accepted male students since 1998.

Notable alumni

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References

External links

Official website
Educational institutions established in 1905 Private universities and colleges in Japan Universities and colleges in Aichi Prefecture 1905 establishments in Japan Ōbu, Aichi Former women's universities and colleges in Japan {{aichi-university-stub