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Aiming to be a private university that remains relevant to society beyond 2040.
--Continued: What happened to that "Imabari veterinary school" now--
Kakei, the chairman of the board of directors, speaks for the first time about the past eight years and the "next ten years."
This is the second part of our interview with Mr. Kake, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Kake Educational Institution. Click here for Part 1. [Kake Educational Institution Chairman, Mr. Kake...]
Professor Toshihiko Abe of Seisa University is conducting practical research on "Universal Design in Education": Creating an environment where students can honestly say "I don't understand" will transform the educational field.
"Recognize others, don't exclude anyone, build camaraderie"—Seisa University is a distance learning university that operates under these three principles. It is the only university in Japan dedicated to "Symbiotic Science" […]
We want to cultivate "core personnel for the tourism industry" who can turn ideas into reality. This is the aim behind the establishment of the International Tourism Program in the Faculty of Communication at Tokyo Keizai University.
The Faculty of Communication at Tokyo Keizai University will launch an "International Tourism Program" in the 2027 academic year. This program will be limited to undergraduate students, selected in small groups. […]
Tamagawa, a leading teacher training institution, fosters a spirit of "holistic education" through distance learning: Why working adults seek to obtain an elementary school teaching license at Tamagawa.
During the chaotic post-war period, when there was a severe shortage of teachers, Japan's first correspondence education department (now known as a correspondence education program) was established with the aim of training elementary school teachers. […]
The University of Tokyo's 5-year "College of Design" program will begin accepting applications in October 2026 – Changing the World Through Design.
In September 2027, the University of Tokyo is scheduled to establish the UTokyo College of Design. This new five-year program will offer a combined bachelor's and master's degree. […]
What happened to the "Imabari Veterinary School"? -- For the first time, Chairman Kake speaks about the past eight years and the "next ten years."
Located on the side of a small hill, about a 10-minute drive from the west exit of Okayama Station on the Sanyo Shinkansen line, is the main campus of Okayama University of Science, which includes the headquarters of Kake Gakuen. [...]
A five-year integrated undergraduate and master's program, especially to encourage graduate school enrollment in the humanities?
One key point to consider when choosing a university for 2026 and beyond is the five-year integrated undergraduate and master's education system. This system combines a university and a graduate school master's program into five years. […]
"For what purpose" will you use the knowledge you gain? The importance of empathetic intelligence ~Otani University~
Before choosing a university based on academic ranking or reputation, I want you to think about how you want to live in society—starting from a school founded in 1665, with a four-faculty system […]
A new chapter unfolds through the intersection of Buddhism and society: A look at the large-scale reorganization of Ryukoku University's Faculty of Letters.
In April 2027, Ryukoku University's Faculty of Letters will undergo a major reorganization and restructuring, including the integration of departments and the establishment of a new "Socially Applied Field." This will build upon the rich tradition of humanities knowledge. […]
Aoyama Gakuin University's Faculty of Science and Engineering is holding an event for junior and senior high school girls where they can hear directly from 20 female students. They will also be able to ask specific questions, such as about the "Special Entrance Examination for Female Students in Science and Engineering."
On Sunday, July 12, 2026, Aoyama Gakuin University's Sagamihara Campus will host a research lab tour of the Faculty of Science and Engineering for female junior and senior high school students, titled "Girls M […]