Japan has long had a reputation for impenetrability and separation from the outside world. However, this is changing rapidly in a number of ways. One example is the university system, which is quickly shifting to a globalized footing, becoming home to emerging international powerhouses ...
Established in 1953 in Mitaka, Tokyo, International Christian University (ICU) is one of the few universities in Japan to have a College of Liberal Arts, and it has focused on liberal arts education since its founding. Classroom buildings and facilities are located on a ...
Liberal arts offers solid foundation for future study, career
After earning a master’s degree in conference interpretation from a U.S. school, Yuta Okuyama was set to start his career as an in-house interpreter and translator at a Japanese company in Chicago from mid-August. The alumnus of International Christian University (ICU) recalled the foundation that ...
Amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, the significance of universities and their campuses both have been coming into question. Known for its global education since it was founded in 1913 as a Jesuit school, Sophia University has advocated for a compact campus in Tokyo’s Yotsuya district, ...
With an aim to foster human resources capable of working in international organizations and international cooperation sectors, a new master’s program on international cooperation within the Graduate School of Global Studies is currently under development at Sophia University. Since its foundation, Sophia University has seen ...
The business world has high expectations for globalizing universities to better prepare students to contribute and lead as global talent. We asked David Macdonald, representative officer and president of Discovery Japan, about his expectations and hopes for universities in the global era. Q: As the ...
Name: Cheung Si Wei Rachel University: International Christian University Faculty: College of Liberal Arts Department: Department of Arts and Science Year: Fourth Country: China (Hong Kong) It was serendipitous that I was able to enter International Christian University (ICU). This is a place that has liberty, warmth and rich academic ...
Name: Kyi Min Khant University: Sophia University Faculty: Faculty of Liberal Arts Department: Department of Liberal Arts Year: Third Country: Myanmar As a top international university in Japan, Sophia University attracts students both domestically and internationally with its unique environment, curriculum and support for students. I have always been amazed by ...
