List of universities all over Japan
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List- The University of Tsukuba has been designated by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology as a "Faculty Leading International Competitiveness" (excluding the School of Medicine).
- Hosei University's Plant Medical Science Research Center becomes the first private university to be registered as an inspection agency for export-grade plant seeds and seedlings.
- Eight selected students from the Snow Peak Co., Ltd. sponsored lecture series at Sanjo City University presented their business plans to Chairman Futoshi Yamai.
- Edogawa University to hold "Edogawa Girls Award 2026," a fusion of music and fashion, on November 3rd (Tuesday, national holiday). Students will be in charge of everything from planning to operation.
- Sanjo City University is currently accepting applications for the "Tokimeki Tsubame-Sanjo Business Contest 2026".
Research
List- Toray Research Center and Shibaura Institute of Technology successfully observe chemical structural changes at semiconductor wiring interfaces, which were previously difficult to evaluate.
- Six types of personal identification information can be obtained from a single tooth of a corpse: Tokyo University of Science and Yamagata University have developed a new forensic odontological method.
- AI deciphers insect "walking patterns": Tohoku University successfully demonstrates this using a six-legged robot.
- Kio University: Palm-sized device can measure the thermal grill illusion, a step forward towards widespread adoption.
- The main cause of colorectal cancer in Japanese people was "gut bacteria," according to a large-scale comprehensive analysis by the University of Tokyo and Osaka University.
Local creation
List- Tamagawa Gakuen and Mori Town, Hokkaido, have signed a comprehensive partnership agreement to contribute to regional development and the nurturing of human resources who will play an active role in the region.
- Toyo Gakuen University launches Sanjo Central Shopping Street revitalization project: Transforming vacant stores into hubs for "manufacturing x demonstration x urban connection".
- The Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications will host a seminar and matching event for universities and local governments as part of its "Hometown Future College" program. (PR)
- Universities are driving the community: Kitakami City, Iwate Prefecture, holds a special lecture with the president of Sanjo City University to discuss its "Municipal Technical University" concept.
- Shibaura Institute of Technology and Betsukai Town, Hokkaido, have signed a partnership agreement to implement collaborative projects at a "hub of knowledge and community," primarily centered around the Faculty of Design Engineering.
Industry-academia collaboration
List- Toray Research Center and Shibaura Institute of Technology successfully observe chemical structural changes at semiconductor wiring interfaces, which were previously difficult to evaluate.
- Akita Prefectural University, Earth Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., and the Japan Disinfection and Deodorization Service Association are conducting joint research on the restoration of flood-damaged homes.
- The University of the Ryukyus, the Nakagusuku Village Board of Education in Okinawa Prefecture, and Renaissance are collaborating to develop a new school swimming curriculum through a public-private-academic partnership.
- Saitama Institute of Technology and another company jointly developed environmentally friendly plastic tableware containing 60% rice husks.
- Kanazawa Institute of Technology demonstrates the earthquake resistance of an "open-type aluminum earthquake-resistant shelter" developed by Tsutsumi Sash Industry, designed to prepare for massive earthquakes.
entrance exam
List- Teikyo Heisei University to Establish a New "Regional Quota System for the Faculty of Pharmacy" for Entrance Examinations in 2027: Up to 432 million yen will be provided over six years, and this can be used in conjunction with the university's own scholarships.
- The first new subject, "Information Technology," in the High School Equivalency Examination: Trends and explanations for the major questions in the first exam of 2026 have been released.
- Nagoya University of Commerce and Business will include a brass band club entrance exam in its comprehensive selection process starting in 2027.
- The classic strategy for private medical school entrance exams, "Apply to many schools and aim for acceptance at one," is unlikely to work in the 2027 entrance exams.
- Kyoto Prefectural University to increase enrollment capacity for its four faculties: Humanities, Social Sciences, Agriculture and Food Sciences, and Environmental Sciences, starting with the 2027 academic year entrance examination.
Carrier
List- A job-hunting seminar featuring registered dietitians active in 10 fields will be held on November 15, 2026. (Applicants include companies, food manufacturers, pharmacies, hospitals, and public health centers.)
- Wayo Women's University establishes "Wayo Recurrent+", a program supporting graduates and working professionals in continuing their education, from continuing education to career changes and re-employment.
- The Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications is now accepting applications for its free online course, "Data Science Exercises for Working Professionals," which will begin in October.
- Nearly 70% of companies plan to begin the selection process for 2028 graduates by the end of the year; slightly less than half will start issuing informal job offers in December to third-year students, according to a survey by Gakujo.
- Sanjo City University held a mentor training session for its "Industry-Academia Collaboration Internship" program, which received the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Award. A total of 217 mentors and company representatives from 122 companies and 1 organization participated.