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Government aims for 300,000 international students

National | Internationalization of Japanese Universities Oct 22, 2018

Government aims for 300,000 international students

by Minoru Matsutani

Japanese universities are racing to attract international students to raise competitiveness among their ranks, as well as their global counterparts. The government is also taking steps to help them. Young international talent tends to shun Japan — due to the language barrier — in favor ...

Diverse options reflect Sophia University's global origins

National | Internationalization of Japanese Universities Oct 22, 2018

Diverse options reflect Sophia University's global origins

Fulfilling the vision of the Jesuit missionary St. Francis Xavier, who visited Japan in 1549, Sophia University was founded in 1913 in Tokyo by three Jesuit priests, Joseph Dahlmann from Germany, Henri Boucher from France and James Rockliff from the U.K. "Thanks to those founders ...

Toyo's 'education to all' policy upholds universal agenda

National | Internationalization of Japanese Universities Oct 22, 2018

Toyo's 'education to all' policy upholds universal agenda

Toyo University was founded by philosopher Enryo Inoue in 1887 as Shiritsu Tetsugakukan (private academy of philosophy) to provide education in diverse fields based on philosophy. It has grown into a well-established academic institution with five campuses in and around Tokyo, accommodating 46 departments in ...

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Executive MBA grads discuss Hitotsubashi's strengths

National | Internationalization of Japanese Universities Oct 22, 2018

Executive MBA grads discuss Hitotsubashi's strengths

Developing "captains of industry" has been the mission of Hitotsubashi University since its founding in 1875. The university's School of International Corporate Strategy (Hitotsubashi ICS), established in 2000 as the first professional business school in Japan, serves in that tradition in delivering a world-class ...

Waseda's focus on diversity nurtures compassion, mutual respect

National | Internationalization of Japanese Universities Oct 22, 2018

Waseda's focus on diversity nurtures compassion, mutual respect

Japan often calls itself a shimaguni, or an island country. This is not only due to its physical landscape but it also incorporates the notion of the nation being culturally and ethnically homogeneous. Moreover, Japaneseness, including the ability to read between the lines, is ...

Keio courses in English equip global citizens

National | Internationalization of Japanese Universities Oct 22, 2018

Keio courses in English equip global citizens

Since its establishment in 1858, Keio University has been producing people with innovative minds and the leadership qualities needed to contribute to the development of Japan and be active on the global stage in all areas. Consistently rated one of the top universities in Japan, ...

Meiji program empowers cultural connections

National | Internationalization of Japanese Universities Oct 22, 2018

Meiji program empowers cultural connections

The English Track program at The School of Global Japanese Studies at Meiji University is an English-based bachelor's degree program that has been offering students from around the world the unique opportunity to explore a wide range of intellectual interests, improve their Japanese language ...

Degrees with an international approach

National | Internationalization of Japanese Universities Oct 22, 2018

Degrees with an international approach

Rikkyo University has various opportunities that offer degrees where all the classes are taught in English. The Master of Public Management and Administration (MPMA) Course is a two-year master's course that seeks to prepare students for drafting, implementing and assessing policies. The course is suitable for ...

Master's programs with an international edge

National | Internationalization of Japanese Universities Oct 22, 2018

Master's programs with an international edge

The International University of Japan (IUJ) is one of few Japanese universities that offers all courses in English. It has been producing many global leaders who are active in the business, government, global organization and nonprofit sectors since it was founded in 1982. Students can obtain ...

TESOL master's program for working teachers

National | Internationalization of Japanese Universities Oct 22, 2018

TESOL master's program for working teachers

The Master's Program in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) at Kanda University of International Studies' Graduate School of Language Sciences (Tokyo Campus) is a unique opportunity for English teachers in Japan. The mission of TESOL is to help current and future teachers ...

McGill MBA boasts top-tier global ranking

National | Internationalization of Japanese Universities Oct 22, 2018

McGill MBA boasts top-tier global ranking

The McGill MBA Japan Program is based on the Integrative MBA offered by McGill University's Desautels Faculty of Management in Montreal. McGill University is one of the top universities in the world, and the Desautels Faculty of Management's MBA program is No. 1 in Canada ...

Diverse workforce 'key for survival' in evolving industry

National | Internationalization of Japanese Universities Oct 22, 2018

Diverse workforce 'key for survival' in evolving industry

by Miya Tanaka

For Money Forward Inc., one of Japan's top financial technology pioneers, a diverse workforce is key for survival in the rapidly evolving industry and international students are most welcome to become part of it, the company's recruitment officer Arina Doe said. As the operator of ...

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