Ibaraki Prefecture, located in the National Capital Region, is a bountiful land that has rich water resources and varied industries such as agriculture and manufacturing. With five colleges, Humanities and Social Sciences, Education, Science, Engineering, and Agriculture, Ibaraki University makes contributions to build a sustainable society through unique research and education. In particular, quantum beam science, taking advantage of the accumulation of facilities in the surrounding area, and the adaptation science for climate change are our world-class strengths.