Elevating Education: A Transnational Collaboration in beauty and Wellness

In a move to foster international collaboration and innovation, Beauty & Wellness Professional University (BWPU) of Yokohama, Japan, and the Education University of Hong Kong (EdUHK) have formalized a complete partnership. the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), signed on April 3, 2025, signifies a commitment to shared expertise and resources in the burgeoning fields of beauty and wellness.

Four Pillars of Partnership: Shaping the Future of Beauty and Wellness education

The collaboration between BWPU and EdUHK is structured around four key areas, designed to maximize the impact of their combined strengths:

1. Curriculum Innovation and Professional Growth: Joint efforts to develop cutting-edge curricula and promote continuous professional education opportunities for students and industry professionals.
2. Experiential Learning for Students: Providing students with invaluable learning experiences through internships, exchange programs, and other immersive opportunities.
3. Knowledge Sharing and industry Insights: Facilitating the exchange of knowledge through joint research initiatives and the sharing of insights into emerging industry trends.
4. International Forums and Professional Exchanges: Organizing international conferences and facilitating professional exchanges to foster dialog and collaboration on a global scale.

Leadership Perspectives: Vision for a Collaborative Future

During the signing ceremony, key leaders from both institutions expressed their enthusiasm for the partnership and its potential impact.

I have visited Hong Kong many times in the business field, and have met and interacted with many small and medium-sized businesses. I am very pleased to be able to sign a MOU with Hong Kong University of Education in this way. I hope that this partnership will become a relationship where we can grow with each other in the future.I hope you will help us with the university’s efforts to become the world’s number one in the beauty and wellness field.
Chairman shimomura Akemi, Miss Paris Gakuen

This partnership is not just about academic exchange, but aims to create new value through cultural sharing, mutual understanding, and collaboration.We hope to present new forms of learning to the world through the fusion of education, beauty and wellness.
President John lee,Education University of Hong Kong (EdUHK)

EdUHK: A Global Leader in Education

The Education University of Hong Kong (EdUHK) is recognized internationally as a leading institution in the field of education,notably renowned for its contributions to educational development and innovation. The university’s commitment to addressing lifestyle and wellness issues aligns perfectly with BWPU’s mission.

looking Ahead: A Three-Year Commitment to Collaboration

The agreement, effective from April 3, 2025, is set to run for three years. Both universities are committed to developing specific agreements to facilitate more targeted and effective collaboration in the future.

BWPU: Pioneering Beauty and Wellness Education in Japan

Beauty & Wellness Professional University, established in April 2023 by Miss Paris Gakuen, stands as Japan’s first professional university dedicated to beauty and health. The university offers a comprehensive curriculum encompassing beauty, management, medicine, nutrition, and psychology, fostering both theoretical knowledge and practical skills. BWPU aims to cultivate professionals who are not only ready to contribute to the industry immediately but also equipped to become future entrepreneurs and business leaders. Furthermore, the planned Department of Beauty Science (expected to launch in april 2026) will offer students the possibility to obtain a hairdresser’s licence and a bachelor’s degree together, further expanding educational opportunities in the field.