Tohoku University is a comprehensive national university with a number of international degree programs. The university is also one of the world’s leading research institutes, especially in engineering and science, and attracts innovative students and researchers from all corners of the world. As one of the Top Global University Project institutes,Tohoku University is further committed to developing an international learning environment and nurturing globally minded specialists who will explore new avenues of human knowledge.
OSAKA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY
Osaka International University (OIU) is a four-year private coeducational university located in Osaka, Japan, founded in 1988. OIU has three faculties for undergraduate programs: Global Business, International Liberal Arts, and Human Sciences. The Faculty of Global Business will introduce English-taught courses in fall 2016 for convenience of international students. OIU has more than 70 international partners and currently accepts exchange students for Japanese studies.
OKINAWA INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY GRADUATE INSTITUTE
The Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Graduate University (OIST) offers a flexible academic program for PhD candidates. With more than half of our students and faculty coming from abroad, OIST offers the highest level of graduate education in a truly international environment. Nearly 50 cutting-edge laboratories conducting wide-ranging research form the hub of the OIST Graduate University. Based on a foundation in the basic sciences, we promote a highly interdisciplinary education.
OSAKA GAKUIN UNIVERSITY
Ideally located in the heart of Japan near Kyoto, Kobe, Nara, and Osaka, Osaka Gakuin University (OGU) is a private university with seven departments ranging from law to hospitality management. For international students, OGU offers semester/yearlong exchange programs and short-term experience programs (2-3 weeks). The hospitality, caring staff/faculty, and friendly atmosphere of the campus make OGU the most attractive university in Japan to study Japanese language and subject-based courses in English.
OSAKA UNIVERSITY OF COMMERCE
Osaka University of Commerce (OUC), a private university founded in 1949 , is widely recognized for its commitment to quality teaching economics and business administration, with rigorous professor-student interaction. OUC is located very close to downtown Osaka prefecture, the second largest prefecture in Japan. OUC offers comprehensive education utilizing the locational advantages towards our mission of "nurturing individuals who will benefit the world.
RIKKYO UNIVERSITY
Founded in 1874, Rikkyo University has retained its tradition of education based upon humanistic values and Christian concern for others. The university has graduated more than 170,000 students and currently operates two campuses in Ikebukuro and Niiza, both conveniently located near the Tokyo metropolitan area, with more than 20,000 students. The university offers academic programs in undergraduate and graduate levels with a wide variety of subjects throughout 10 colleges and 14 graduate schools.
SAITAMA UNIVERSITY
Saitama University, establishedin 1949,currently has five undergraduate schools and three graduate schools.As a national research university, we have about 9,000 students including 532 international students. University reforms implemented since the 2013 academic year continue to strengthen research capability and students’ personal development. Due to our globalization surge, we are actively accepting international students to further internationalize our campus.
RITSUMEIKAN ASIA PACIFIC UNIVERSITY
Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University (APU) was founded in 2000 as Japan’s first truly international university by the "Ritsumeikan" educational academy with more than 100 years of history and tradition. APU is the only Japanese university to adopt a fully bilingual education system. English-speaking individuals may enter APU without any prior exposure to the Japanese language. The undergraduate programs are conducted in two colleges:
the College of Asia Pacific Studies and the College of International Management.
SEINAN GAKUIN UNIVERSITY
Seinan Gakuin University is a humanities-focused university with a long history of international exchange and cooperation, actively exchanging students with 46 partner institutions in all over the world. The International Division offers a one- or two-semester program running from August to May the following year. The course content concentrates on Japan, including Japanese language, culture, history, tradition, business, and politics, with all courses except the Japanese language taught in English.
SOKA UNIVERSITY
Soka University was established in 1971 by Daisaku Ikeda, PhD, who works for world peace. Since its foundation, Soka University has organized an enriched education curriculum and support system in accordance with the basic philosophy that "a university where students come first". Our campus is located in Hachioji City, Tokyo, surrounded by abundant nature. Soka places particular importance on international exchange with the support of housing facilities as well as attractive study programs.