The origins of the Fuji Educational Corporation trace back to Bishop Wenzeslaus Kinold, the first bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Sapporo. Deeply convinced that "the future of Hokkaido lies in women's education," he requested his homeland of Germany to send individuals who could truly advance the cause of women's education. In response, three nuns from the Franciscan Sisters of the Martyr St. George came to Hokkaido.

Fuji Women’s University inherits this founding spirit. Grounded in a Christian worldview and understanding of humanity, the university is committed to fostering women of intellectual depth and rich character, and who are capable of living lives of love and service to the broader community.

With its founding philosophy as its starting point, the university strives to achieve the following objectives by fostering meaningful engagement between faculty and students, attentively responding to the changing times whilst seeking enduring universal truths:

• Through advanced academic inquiry, students will gain a deeper understanding of their own identity and their relationship with the world around them. By respecting individuality while pursuing universal truths, they will cultivate a rich and well-rounded intellectual foundation.
• With an open and tolerant mindset and from a position of intellectual freedom, students will actively seek the truth in order to resolve the conflicts related to human relationships, the global environment, and other issues that arise in the pursuit of human happiness. 
• By recognizing the irreplaceable value of both self and others, and by respecting the perspectives of local communities, regions, and other nations, students will be encouraged to engage with local issues, develop a global mindset, and grow into individuals who strive for peace and who take responsibility as members of the global society.