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Higher Education in Japan
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Go Go World
In 2009 two Japanese language school students, Davide and John launched a new service – Go! Go! Nihon. They wanted to make it easier for others like them to live and study in Japan after they found their own application experience filled with difficulties. Since then, the Go! Go! World family has grown to include Go! Go! Hanguk - focused on studying in Korea, Go! Go! España - focused on studying in Spain, studytrip.com, focused on short-term study breaks, schoolsinjapan.com - focused on further education in Japan and Study Abroad Pub (SAP)- a venue in Tokyo created to help students who are, or want to, study abroad. Go! Go! World services support people in applying for the school of their choice, obtaining a student visa, finding suitable accommodation, job support, and even offering online language courses and other services to help make the transition to living and studying abroad easier. Our unique offering is providing our services in multiple languages, further bringing down the barriers to studying abroad thanks to partnerships we have built with language schools, accommodation partners, and other service providers.
51 to 200 staff
Waseda Business School
WASEDA University's WASEDA Business School (WBS), located in the heart of central Tokyo, is Japan's leading business school. With over 400 currently enrolled students, WASEDA Business School is one of the largest graduate schools of business in Japan. The International MBA is one of the largest MBA programs conducted in English in Japan. This two year, full-time master’s degree program is our premier MBA Program. Designed for early to mid-career professionals seeking advancement or career transitions, it operates on a 15 week semester system. Approximately 70 students from around the world are admitted to this program each year. The academic year for this program for English speakers begins in late September. The WASEDA-Nanyang Technological University Double MBA, also conducted in English, is a small cohort, accelerated MBA program that combines the strengths of two top business schools in Asia. It has a dual focus on global business and management of technology and is the only dual-degree MBA program in the world that starts in Singapore and ends in Tokyo. WBS leverages its scale and scope in order to create significant synergies among our International MBA students, Japanese MBA students, exchange students, alumni, faculty and corporate partners in ways that are difficult for other MBA Programs in Japan to replicate. We invite you to explore our website, visit our campus, ask us questions and encourage you to begin your writing your application for admission.
51 to 200 staff
Doshisha University
Doshisha University, founded in 1875, is a private university located in Kyoto, the ancient capital of Japan. Under the educational principles of "Christianity","Liberalism" and "Internationalism", Doshisha represents a total of students in 14 faculties and 16 graduate schools in two main campuses, and has 169 overseas partner institutions in 39 counties and regions all around the world. Doshisha University Center for Japanese Language and Culture (CJLC) is renowned for its well-developed Japanese language and Japanese studies program. As one of the most globalized and international student-friendly university in Japan, Doshisha offers various degree courses conducted entirely in English.
501 to 1000 staff
Fujita Health University
The founding philosophy of Fujita Health University is called DOKUSOUICHIRI reflecting the belief that we unlock the future by leveraging our creativity. FHU offers its community the freedom of imagination and opportunities in academic research and education. The university provides an ideal environment to health professionals and researchers looking to prepare for the complex issues of 21st century global health. FHU also supports disaster preparedness and response.
1001 to 5000 staff
Institute Of Science Tokyo Science Tokyo
Institute of Science Tokyo (Science Tokyo) was established on October 1, 2024, following the merger between Tokyo Medical and Dental University (TMDU) and Tokyo Institute of Technology (Tokyo Tech), with the mission of “Advancing science and human wellbeing to create value for and with society.”
1001 to 5000 staff
Kanagawa University
Since its founding in the international trading city of Yokohama in 1928, Kanagawa University has contributed to the development of society by producing many skilled graduates—around in all. Today, it offers eight undergraduate faculties (including 22 departments and two programs) and eight graduate schools (including nine courses), along with an affiliated Junior and Senior High School, and has around enrolled students.
1001 to 5000 staff
Keio University
Keio University is a private, comprehensive higher education institution located on six campuses spread across the Greater Tokyo area. It offers an environment of academic and research excellence in a wide range of fields, and includes a university hospital. Founded in 1858, it is Japan’s first modern institution of higher learning, and over the last century and a half it has established itself as a leader in Japan through its continued commitment to education, research and medicine. Keio has its origins in the school of Western learning established by Yukichi Fukuzawa, a school which soon evolved into a major center of learning. As a highly respected educator and intellectual, Fukuzawa was one of the pioneers of modern Japan. He aspired for Keio to become a model and leader of society, stressing the importance of learning that is based on jitsugaku, or “science”. In today’s changing world, Keio upholds its founder’s spirit of science as it continues to fulfill his aspiration.
5001 to 10000 staff
Kinki University
is a company based out of Osaka, Japan.
1001 to 5000 staff
Kyushu University
Founded in 1911, Kyushu University is one of Japan's leading research-oriented institutions of higher education, consistently ranking as one of the top ten Japanese universities in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings and the QS World Rankings. Located in Fukuoka, on the island of Kyushu—the most southwestern of Japan’s four main islands—Kyushu U sits in a coastal metropolis frequently ranked among the world’s most livable cities and historically known as Japan’s gateway to Asia. Its multiple campuses are home to around students and faculty and staff. Through its VISION 2030, Kyushu U will “drive social change with integrative knowledge.” By fusing the spectrum of knowledge, from the humanities and arts to engineering and medical sciences, Kyushu U will strengthen its research in the key areas of decarbonization, medicine and health, and environment and food, to tackle society’s most pressing issues.
5001 to 10000 staff
Nagoya University
Boasting a free and vibrant academic culture, Nagoya University has produced prominent leaders in Japanese industry through its globally renowned research and achievements, which have led to the awarding of Nobel Prizes to six Nagoya University scientists. Nagoya University currently promotes international initiatives and programs, including the World Premier International Research Center Initiative (WPI), Global 30, and Campus Asia, in order to evolve into a further internationally recognized institution, with the slogan "Expanding the Reach of Nagoya University to the World". As a major producer of high-caliber graduates who will lead the nation's future in an ever more globalized world, Nagoya University will always be moving forward to a new level of excellence- Social Media Policy (https://en.nagoya-u.ac.jp/sitepolicy/index.html) Nagoya University International Communications Office uses its social media accounts (namely Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter) to showcase university events and research, publish announcements and provide information to its staff and students. While we welcome comments and feedback, in the interest of accurate information dissemination and fair access, Nagoya University International Communications Office operates a no-reply policy on its social media accounts. Enquiries regarding Nagoya University, its admissions, policies, announcements, research or any other questions should be directed to the relevant department's telephone or email, where they will be happy to respond. Please note that in the interest of maintaining a pleasant environment for all members of our social media accounts, spam and malicious comments/messages may be deleted, and users who repeatedly post spam or malicious comments/messages may be blocked.
201 to 500 staff
Oita University
Oita was once the center of Japan’s inter-cultural exchange. We hope to continue and build on this tradition of initiative. Oita University will foster people rich in creativity, social abilities, and humanity through education and research in the humanities, the social sciences, and the natural sciences.
1001 to 5000 staff
Ritsumeikan University
Ritsumeikan has become an integrated academy with a rich culture of individuality and international awareness accommodating a total of students. The current Ritsumeikan Academy has campuses in Kyoto, Shiga, Hokkaido, and Oita and encompasses two universities, four high schools, four junior high schools, and one primary school. Ritsumeikan fosters the learning and development of individual talents in order to nurture just and ethical global citizens.
501 to 1000 staff
The University Of Electro-Communications
is a company based out of Tokyo, Japan.
1001 to 5000 staff
Tokyo Institute Of Technology
Tokyo Tech is the top national university for science and technology in Japan with a history spanning more than 140 years. Of the approximately 10,500 students at the Ookayama, Suzukakedai, and Tamachi Campuses, half are in their bachelor's degree program while the other half are in master's and doctoral degree programs. International students number 1,800. There are 1,100 faculty and 600 administrative and technical staff members. In the 21st century, the role of science and technology universities has become increasingly important. Tokyo Tech continues to develop global leaders in the fields of science and technology, and contributes to the betterment of society through its research, focusing on solutions to global issues. The Institute's long-term goal is to become the world's leading science and technology university.
1001 to 5000 staff
Waseda University
Located in central Tokyo, Waseda University was founded in 1882 by former prime minister and leading figure in Japan's modernization period, Shigenobu Okuma, as an independent counterweight to the national public institutions. Alumni include seven prime ministers, the current Foreign Affairs and Education Ministers, CEOs of leading companies (Nikon, TOTO, Toshiba, etc), journalists, novelists, movie directors, scientists and Kabuki actors, leaders in every sector of society, symbolizing the variety and diversity Waseda is so proud of.
1001 to 5000 staff
Kanda University Of International Studies
Private university near Tokyo Japan specializing in foreign language instruction.
201 to 500 staff
Kyoto University Of Art & Design
To instill a strong sense of spirit into young art students that will enable them to overcome the challenges posed by this age of crisis To foster an attitude that utilizes the power of art for the happiness of others and give them the power to empathize with another’s predicaments To acquire the creativity that will reform society and solve this era’s difficult problems To send young people with an artistic spirit out into the world We believe that the revival of the arts is, if nothing else, a movement that will nurture a future generation to launch a new renaissance, which is perhaps the most important mission for our entire institution.
501 to 1000 staff
Musashino Art University Mau
Musashino Art University (, Musashino Bijutsu Daigaku, MAU) is a private university in Kodaira, western Tokyo, founded in 1962 and having roots going back to 1929. Musashino Art University (MAU), located in Tokyo, marked the 80th anniversary of its foundation in 2009. MAU was founded as a private art school and was officially designated as a university in 1962. Currently, MAU is one of the leading art institutes in Japan, with over 4,500 students and correspondence students. From its start, the university taught fine art and industrial design; it later added architecture, fashion, and other fields. MAU has exchange agreements with universities in other countries. It has a graduate school that awards master's degrees and doctorates. Since the earliest days of Musashino Art University, our mission has been to train professionals equipped with a good general education and of superlative character for careers in various fields of the formative arts, focusing primarily on the realms of fine arts and design. To achieve this, the University is deeply mindful of the need to arm students with a combination of generalist and specialist skills, and remain faithful to our founding spirit of providing art education that allows students to function with true freedom as human beings, and producing artists of well-rounded erudition. Japanese tertiary education is currently undergoing a major transformation, and many in the sector believe that total immersion in a specialist domain should be the defining characteristic of a university education. However, this is not necessarily the position of MAU, which aims to offer the best possible grounding in the formative arts.
1001 to 5000 staff
Okayama Prefectural University
Okayama Prefectural University was founded in 1993 on the principal that students would be offered inter-disciplinary curricula on fields of study that are in demand and precisely correspond with the diverse changes happening in our society. Students and graduates of this university are trained to understand and contribute to the betterment of contemporary civic affairs such as the aging of society, the ever-transforming information technology evolution, and globalization. Okayama Prefectural University has faculties and graduate schools as follows;* Faculty of Health and Welfare Science ** Dept. of Nursing Science ** Dept. of Nutritional Science ** Dept. of Welfare Systems and Health Science * Graduate School of Health and Welfare Science * Faculty of Computer Science and Systems Engineering ** Dept. of Communication Engineering ** Dept. of System Engineering ** Dept. of Human Information Engineering * Graduate School of Computer Science and Systems Engineering * Faculty of Design ** Dept. of Design for Technology ** Dept. of Aesthetic Design * Graduate School of Design
201 to 500 staff
School Of International Liberal Studies, Waseda University
SILS was founded in 2004 in an ambitious attempt to break the mold. Unlike most universities in Japan at the time, SILS conducted its classes in English, actively welcomed international students, and made it mandatory for students whose mother tongue is Japanese to study abroad for one year.
11 to 50 staff
Takachiho University
Takachiho University is a private univeristy located at Tokyo, Japan. An urban university with enhanced campus amenities Located adjacent to the historic Omiya-Hachimangu shrine forest, and situated in front of the Zenpukuji-river green belt and Wadabori Park, the entire campus is surrounded by nature and greenery. By taking advantage of this lush environment to improve the facilities and equipment, reinforce the network among facilities, and establish a community place with abundant nature and greenery, Takachiho University will become an urban university with sophisticated campus facilities. Our aim is to create a new Takachiho University with a campus that combines the harmony of nature with educational pursuits.
51 to 200 staff
Wakayama University
Wakayama University is a National Corporation University in Wakayama, Japan
501 to 1000 staff
Aoyama Gakuin University
Aoyama Gakuin University (AGU) was founded in 1949 as part of Aoyama Gakuin, celebrating the 140-year anniversary of its institutional foundation in 2014. AGU has established a national reputation for the quality of its teaching and its international ambience, and is widely recognized as one of the leading private universities in Japan. Aoyama Gakuin University aims to educate students with a strong sense of social responsibility and morality in order to contribute to society and today's world in accordance with its educational policy based on the Christian faith.
501 to 1000 staff
Chuo University
About Chuo University [A lively Chuo University in a new generation] Chuo University was established in 1885 based on the founding spirit of “fostering the ability to apply knowledge to practice”. Under this spirit, practical education became a tradition this university can be proud of, but that is by no means superficial technical education. By constantly discussing academism and professionalism, the basis of liberal arts, we are confident in the creation of the practical science which knows ideals and talks of the future. In order to produce capable human resources befitting our history and tradition, and accomplish development as a university with greater presence, we are promoting, with a base of substantial education and research strength, the creation of an appealing university starting with the abundant energy of our students. We will place importance on faith and cooperation, and bring together knowledge and power, we will cooperate with many people regardless of them being in or out of our university of country, and aim to be a university open to the world and highly regarded and loved by society- A message to all from a Chuo University entering its 6th quarter century. President Fukuhara Tadahiko 1. Chuo University’s Location Chuo University has three campuses in Tama, Korakuen and Ichigaya, as well as university facilities, Surugadai Memorial Hall and Ichigaya Tamachi Building.[Tama Campus] The Tama campus accommodates the Faculties of Law, Economics, Commerce, Literature, and Policy Studies, and is located in the Tama Hills Park in Hachioji, Tokyo. The grounds cover an area of square meters and include faculty buildings, research buildings, student club and circles buildings, libraries, inside and outside sports facilities, and the “Honoh-no-Tou (Tower of Light)” building for students who wish to take the extremely challenging national exams.[Korakuen Campus] The Korakuen campus is situated on a hill in c.
201 to 500 staff
