ARL has two institutes, one international center, and eight centers.
Its research covers a broad range of fields including urban living, semiconductors, photovoltaic cells, microelectromechanical systems (MEMS), green infrastructure, engines, urban engineering, robotics, family welfare, space science and sustainability science, and seeks to carry out social implementation of its research findings through multifaceted research activities.

Performance

• MEXT- Supported Program for the Strategic Research Foundation at Private Universities
• Strategic Innovation Creation Program
• MEXT-supported Program for Branding of Private Academic Institution
• Joint research with Metropolitan Expressway Co., Ltd.
• The nation’s eighth academic institution in the number of contracts with private businesses for commissioned research (MEXT survey)