Hannan University

Name

Hannan University

Legal name

学校法人阪南大学 (Educational Corporation Hannan University)

Website

https://hannan-u.ac.jp

Company type

Private

Founded year

1965

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (61131)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Business & Management Research Universities (EDAHABAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

International & Global Research Universities (Multi-Campus/International Footprint) (EDAHABAI), Technical Universities with Computing, Data & AI Focus (EDAHAEAK)

Keywords

• Higher education services
• University degree programs
• Graduate business education
• International communication studies
• Career-oriented learning

Headquarters

HQ city

Matsubara

HQ country

Japan

HQ region

Asia

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Enrollment Fees: Primary revenue from tuition fees collected from enrolled undergraduate and graduate students. The university also collects admission fees upon enrollment.
2. Public Lectures and Lifelong Learning Programs: Recurrent education programs, open lectures (including at Abeno Harukas Campus), and Harukasu University programs generate revenue from adult learners and professional participants.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Hannan University is a private Japanese university delivering undergraduate and graduate education across four faculties (International Studies, Economics, Management, and Information Sciences) and one graduate school (Management & Information Technology). The university offers practical, seminar-based learning with industry-academia-government collaboration, career support services, AI/data science education, and international exchange programs. It also operates public lectures, recurrent education, and lifelong learning programs through its Abeno Harukas campus.

Product overview

Hannan University is a comprehensive private university in Osaka, Japan, offering undergraduate and graduate education through 4 faculties and 5 departments. Current structure includes: Faculty of International Studies (Departments of International Communication and International Tourism), Faculty of Economics (Department of Economics), Faculty of Management (Department of Management), Faculty of Information Sciences (Department of Information Sciences), and Graduate School of Management & Information Technology. The university emphasizes practical learning through industry partnerships, international exchange programs, and advanced technology education including AI/data science. Key facilities include the G-Lab computer center with 40 high-spec PCs, Abeno Harukas Campus for career activities, and the AI/Data Science Education Research Institute.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• 阪南UNIPA (Hannan UNIPA): Student portal system for course registration, grades, and university communications
• HUPAS
• はぴなん (Happinan)
• はんなんグリーン (Hannan Green)
• リバティ・ウィング (Liberty Wings)

Products and services

• Faculty of International Studies — Department of International Communication (国際学部 国際コミュニケーション学科)
• Faculty of International Studies — Department of International Tourism (国際学部 国際観光学科)
• Faculty of Economics — Department of Economics (経済学部 経済学科)
• Faculty of Management — Department of Management (経営学部 経営学科)
• Faculty of Information Sciences — Department of Information Sciences (総合情報学部 総合情報学科)
• Graduate School of Management & Information Technology — Department of Business Information (大学院 企業情報研究科)
• Lifelong Learning and Recurrent Education Programs (生涯学習・リカレント教育) Continuing education offerings including public lectures, Harukas University programs, recurrent education courses, and seminars at the Abeno Harukas Campus for adult learners, alumni, and working professionals.
• Study Abroad and International Exchange Programs (海外留学・国際交流) Overseas study programs, language training, internships, credit-exchange partnerships, International Cultural Exchange (ICE), and Study Abroad Cram School (留学塾). Includes partnerships with Korea Baegha Women's University, Wakayama University, and Meio University.

Quantifiable outcome

• 97.2% graduate employment rate (832/856 students, Class of 2026)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

AI capability4 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Korea Baegha Women's University (培花女子大学)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Short-term language and cultural exchange program between Hannan University International Communication Department and Baegha Women's University in South Korea. Students from both universities participate in cross-cultural learning and friendship activities at Hannan University.
• Wakayama University (和歌山大学)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCredit exchange system between Hannan University and Wakayama University, allowing students to take courses at partner institutions for credit recognition.
• Meio University (名桜大学, Okinawa)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCredit exchange system between Hannan University and Meio University in Okinawa Prefecture, enabling students to earn credits across both institutions.
• Student Information Center (株式会社学生情報センター / nasic)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExternal partner for student part-time job information services. Hannan University does not directly handle part-time job postings; referrals are made to nasic's platform (aines.net).
• JTB (株式会社JTB)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustry-academia collaboration in tourism education. Joint classes between Hannan University, Ritsumeikan University, and JTB for practical tourism learning. JTB collaborates on tour planning and travel industry projects with faculty and students.
• Ritsumeikan University (立命館大学)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint industry-academia tourism classes involving Hannan University International Tourism students, Ritsumeikan University, and JTB travel company for collaborative project-based learning.
• Matsubara City (松原市)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCity-university partnership for regional revitalization. Programs include 'Matsubara Brand Research Association', 'Matsubara Marche' market events, and various student-led community projects in local commerce and culture.
• Local Banks (関西みらい銀行, 紀陽銀行, etc.)minorOthersRegional financial institutions that regularly recruit Hannan University graduates. Listed among major employers in banking and financial services sectors.
• Yaо City Government (八尾市)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCity-university collaboration on human rights policy initiatives. Faculty member Mutoh's seminar conducts annual joint projects with Yaо City's Human Rights Policy Division.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Otemon Gakuin University: Osaka-based private university with economics, business, and international studies faculties. Competes directly with Hannan for Osaka-area students seeking practical business and international career-oriented undergraduate education.
• Kansai University: Major Kansai-based private comprehensive university with comparable faculties (economics, business, informatics, international studies) and a strong employment-focused reputation. Directly competes with Hannan for the same regional applicant pool and employer partnerships.
• Ritsumeikan University: Large private comprehensive university headquartered in Kyoto with international studies, economics, and information science faculties. Already a co-development partner in Hannan's tourism programs (JTB joint classes), indicating direct overlap in target student segments and employer base.
• Osaka Sangyo University: Osaka-based private university with economics, business, and information faculties. Competes with Hannan in the same Osaka private-university tier for practical, employment-oriented undergraduate students.
• Setsunan University: Osaka-based private university with faculties in economics, business, international studies, and information science. Closest direct peer by size, geography, and faculty mix, making it Hannan's most head-to-head competitor in the Osaka applicant market.
• Osaka University of Commerce (大阪商業大学): Smaller Osaka-based private university focused on commerce, economics, and business — closely mirrors Hannan's historical identity as Hannan University of Commerce. Direct competitor for commerce/business-oriented high school applicants in Kansai.
• Tezukayama University: Nara-based private university with comparable size and faculty portfolio (economics, business, international, and information sciences). Competes with Hannan for Kansai-region high school students and corporate recruiter pipelines.
• University of Marketing and Distribution Sciences (流通科学大学): Kobe-based private university focused on distribution, marketing, and economics — overlaps directly with Hannan's pre-2024 Faculty of Distribution heritage. Competes for Kansai students seeking commerce/logistics careers.
• Kindai University (Kinki University): One of Japan's largest private universities with comprehensive faculties including economics, business, and informatics. Competes with Hannan for Kansai high-school applicants and corporate recruiter attention in Osaka.

Regional players

• Meio University (名桜大学): Okinawa-based private university already in credit-exchange partnership with Hannan, indicating comparable faculty structure (international, business, information). Operates in a separate geography from Hannan but with overlapping program design and student-recruitment challenges tied to Japan's demographic decline.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/hannan_univ
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/hannankoho
• Facebookfacebook.com/Hannan.University
• Instagraminstagram.com/hannan_univ
• TikToktiktok.com/@hannan_univ
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/hannan-university

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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