History

　As industry had rapidly developed in Japan in the 1950's, there was a strong demand for engineers who could cope with the advancing industrial technology.
　To meet the demand the colleges of technology were first established in 1962, as a new type of higher level education institution which accepts graduates of lower secondary schools and provides five years of consistent technical education.
　In 1965, Kushiro National College of Technology was established to instruct in expert knowledge and techniques, and to cultivate technological abilities indispensable to proficient engineers.
　With the higher rate of economic growth in Japan in the 1980's, there were some demands for giving an official title to the graduate and making adjustments to the curriculum.
　Students are now granted the title of an associate upon graduation and some programs are open to citizens.

April 11. 1963	An association for inviting to set up a national college of technology in Kushiro City was founded with the chairperson Mr.Yamamoto Takeo, the then Mayor of Kushiro, appointed.
December 25. 1964	It was announced unofficially to establish seven new national colleges of technology (including the college in Kushiro) for the year 1965.
April 1. 1965	Kushiro National College of Technology (KNCT) was established with three departments : the Dep. of Mechanical Engineering, the Dep. of Electrical Engineering and the Dep. of Architecture. Sakamoto Yoshio, D. Sc., Professor Emeritus of Hokkaido University, took office as the 1st President.
April 24.	The opening and first entrance ceremonys were held. (120 students were admitted.) The Association of Supporters for KNCT was organized.
June 21.	The construction of the first section of the college and dormitory buildings was begun at Otanoshike 128 (Otanoshike-nishi 2-32-1), Kushiro City.
March 10. 1966	The construction of the first section of the college and dormitory buildings was completed.
March 20・21	KNCT moved to its present location from its provisional one.
November 16.	The construction of the second section of the college and dormitory buildings and that of the gymnasium were completed.
November 7. 1967	The construction of the third section of the college and dormitory buildings, and that of the first section for environmental improvement were completed.
November 10.	The cafeteria was built.
April 1. 1968	The General Affairs Division and the Finance Affairs Division were formed.
October 31.	The construction of the second section for environmental improvement, and that of the Judo-Kendo gymnasium were completed.
November 1.	The completion of the college buildings was celebrated.
November 20.	The ice hockey rink was built.
December 23. 1969	The archery ground was built.
March 14. 1970	The first graduation ceremony was held. The Alumni Association of KNCT was organized.
April 1.	The Dep. of Electronic Engineering was added.
April 1. 1971	The student Affairs Division was formed.
August 26.	An extension of the college and dormitory buildings was finished.
October 29.	The computer center was built.
November 9. 1972	The new building of the college library was built.
April 1. 1973	Nakamaru Yoshimasa, D. Eng., Former Professor of Hokkaido University, took office as the 2nd President.
October 24. 1975	The 10th anniversary of founding of KNCT was celebrated.
April 7. 1977	The first transfer Student's entrance ceremony was held. (4 students were admitted as fouth-year students.)
September 10. 1979	The second gymnasium was built.
January 31. 1982	Another extension of the college building was finished.
April 3.	Kurobe Teiichi, D. Eng., Professor Emeritus of Hokkaido University, took office as the 3rd President.
January 31. 1983	The Sewage Disposal Plent was built.
March 22.	The Welfare Facilities (kakuho kaikan) were completed.
July 25.	The first extension courses were held.
December 27.	The data station was set up.
April 9. 1984	Foreign students were accepted.
October 18. 1985	The 20th anniversary of founding of KNCT was held.
April 1. 1986	The Dep. of Information Engineering was added.
April 1. 1987	Nagata Kuniichi, D.Eng., Former Professor of Hokkaido University, took office as the 4th president.
November 10.	The other extension of the college building was finished.
March 24.1988	An extension of the dormitory building was finished.
April 1.1992	The curriculum was drastically changed and a five-day week system came into operation.
February 25. 1993	The language Laboratory was set up.
April 1. 1994	Yoshimura Jin, D.Eng., Professor Emeritus of Hokkaido University, took office as the 5th President.
November 30.	The ice hockey rink was rebuilt.
October 12. 1995	The 30th anniversary of founding of KNCT was held.
November 22. 1996	The Foundation for Promotiong Education and Research of KNCT was established on donations by Association for Cooperating Education and Reseach, and other societies.
October 3. 1997	An academic exchange agreement with the Victorian Instute of Science Technology was signed.
April 1. 1998	The Technical Office was formed.
April 1. 2000	The Cooperative Technology Center was formed.
October 10.	The Cooperative Technology Center was built.
April 1. 2001	Kiya Masaru, D.Eng., Professor Emeritus of Hokkaido University, took office as the 6th President.
December 14.	The new lecture building of lower classes was built.
November 1. 2002	The dormitory for female students was opened.
April 1. 2004	Institute of National College of Technology, Japan was established. Advanced Course with Advanced Course of Construction and Manufacturing Systems Engineering (admission capacity 8) and Advanced Course of Electronic and Information Systems Engineering (admission capasity 12) was established.
April 7.	The first entrance ceremony of Advanced Course was held. (20 students were admitted.)
October 14. 2005	The 40th anniversary of founding of KNCT was held.
March 15. 2006	The first ceremony of presentation of diplomas of Advanced Course was held.
March 20.	Advanced Course Building was built.
April 1. 2007	The Administration Department was reformed into two divisions, General Affairs Ddivision and Student Affairs Division.
April 2.	Kishinami Takeshi, D.Eng., Professor Emeritus of Hokkaido University, took office as the 7th President.
April 1. 2009	The system of Two-Step Selection of Department was introduced.
August 1.	The Education and Research Support Center was formed in place of the Technical Office.
December 15.	An academic exchange agreement between 4 National Colleges of Technology in Hokkaido and Hokkaido University was signed.
March 29. 2010	An academic exchange agreement between 4 National Colleges of Technology in Hokkaido and Muroran Institute of Technology was signed.
April 23.	An academic exchange agreement between 4 National Colleges of Technology in Hokkaido and Future University Hakodate was signed.
May 25.	An academic exchange agreement between 4 National Colleges of Technology in Hokkaido and Kitami Institute of Technology was signed.
November 29.	An academic exchange agreement between 4 National Colleges of Technology in Hokkaido and Obihiro University of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine was signed.
November 28. 2011	An academic exchange agreement between Kushiro National College of Technology and Turku University of Applied Sciences was signed.
April 1. 2012	Kishi Norimitsu, D Eng., Former Professor of Muroran Institute of Technology, took office as the 8th President.
August 28. 2013	An academic exchange agreement between Kushiro National College of Technology and King Mongut's Institute of Technology Ladkrabang was signed.
May 29. 2014	The English notation of this college was changed from Kushiro National College of Technology to National Institute of Technology, Kushiro College.
February 24. 2015	A comprehensive cooperation agreement between 4 Colleges in Hokkaido and Hokkaido Government was signed.
November 7, 2015	The 50th anniversary of founding NIT,Kushiro College was held.
December 18, 2015	An agreement of employment creation and youth domiciliation in Hokkaido between Hokkaido Government, 8 cities, 4 colleges and 4 National Institute of Technologies in Hokkaido was signed.
January 21, 2016	A comprehensive cooperation agreement with Chiba Institute of Technology was signed.
April 1, 2016	Reorganization was carried out, transforming 5 departments to one department(Department of Creative Engineering) consisting of 3 courses(Smart Mechanics Course, Electronics Course, Architecture Course).
August 31, 2016	An educational comprehensive cooperation agreement between 4 colleges in Hokkaido, Hokkaido University of Science and Hokkaido University of Science Junior College was signed.
April 1, 2018	Kobayashi Yukio, D Eng., Former Professor of National Institute of Technology, Oyama College, took office as the 9th President.
Novemver 7, 2018	An academic exchange agreement between Kushiro National College of Technology and Thai-Nichi Institute of Technology of Applied Sciences was signed.
April 26, 2021	An educational comprehensive cooperation agreement between 4 colleges in Hokkaido and Chitose Institute of Sciense and Technology was signed.
April 1, 2022	Otsuka Tomohiko, D Eng., Former Professor of National Institute of Technology, Tokyo College, took office as the 10th President.

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