English Edition AOYAMA GAKUIN UNIVERSITY Guide 青山学院大学 Aoyama Gakuin University 02 │ Aoyama Gakuin University Guide 03 │ “The Salt of the Earth, The Light of the World” Aoyama Gakuin University Aoyama Gakuin University, established in 1949, is the largest school in Aoyama Gakuin, Aoyama Gakuin University has established a reputation for the quality of its teaching and its international ambience since its inception and is widely recognized as one of the leading private universities in Japan. In addition to providing specialized knowledge, it cultivates individuals with strong ethics and social values, who actively carry out their responsibilities toward all peoples and communities with a broad perspective on the world and society. Aoyama Gakuin University fosters mutual understanding that transcends the boundaries of nationality, race, and religion, enabling closer connections between people. Aoyama Gakuin University Data（ as of May 1, 2014） Year of foundation: No. of overseas partner universities: 1949 106 institutions (from 30 countries/territories) Student enrollment: Campuses: 17,476 undergraduates, two - Aoyama Campus in Tokyo About Aoyama Gakuin 1,261 graduate students (54% male, 46% female) and Sagamihara Campus in Kanagawa Maintaining a Tradition No. of international students: Overseas offices: of Education Since 1874 457 (from 35 countries) two - in Thailand and Taiwan No. of academic staff: Libraries: Aoyama Gakuin, one of Japan’s oldest schools, 1,941 two - with holdings totaling 1.73 million titles is a private comprehensive educational institute comprised of kindergarten through No. of administrative staff: 308 graduate school, with a total enrollment of over 23,000 students. Aoyama Gakuin provides a quality education and extensive opportunities for research in accordance with its educational policy based on the Christian Academic Calendar faith. Aoyama Gakuin originated from three schools established by Methodist Episcopal 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1 2 3 Church missionaries in the United States (Dora Entrance Commencement E. Schoonmaker, Julius Soper, and Robert ceremony ceremony S. Maclay) in the early 1870s. It continues First term Second term to evolve and stay ahead of the times while Summer Winter upholding the spirit of its founders. break break School motto: “The Salt of the Earth, The Light of the World” 04 │ Aoyama Gakuin University Guide 05 │ Aoyama Campus Sagamihara Campus 06 │ Aoyama Gakuin University Guide 07 │ Undergraduate School Undergraduate School Aoyama Gakuin University's undergraduate programs provide diverse education through ten faculties and 24 departments, and offer comprehensive four-year integrated courses at two campuses. *Subject to approval, a 10th faculty and its department will open in 2015 at the Sagamihara campus. Aoyama Campus Sagamihara Campus Located in the Shibuya/Aoyama area of Tokyo, a hotspot of cutting-edge culture and business Two established faculties are based at the Sagamihara Campus, with another (the School of activity in Japan, the campus is surrounded by cultural facilities and creative businesses, and Global Studies and Collaboration) expected to join in April 2015. This spacious campus located just located near the United Nations University. Aoyama Campus is the home for seven faculties in outside Tokyo is a “knowledge hub”, boasting state-of-the-art research facilities that are among the field of arts/humanities and social science. Taking advantage of its ideal location in central the best in the country, such as the Center for Advanced Technology (CAT) and the Center for Tokyo, the campus is a major site for hosting lectures, international conferences, and the like, Instrumental Analysis. Research organizations, such as the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency featuring prominent figures in the business world and international dignitaries, among others. (JAXA), as well as multinational corporations, local research laboratories, and manufacturing industries are located in the vicinity. The campus is also involved in dynamic research exchanges with prominent research organizations, companies, and universities from both Japan and abroad. Academic Areas of Study on our Undergraduate Programs Humanities and Literature International Politics, Economics and Academic Areas of Study Communication •English on our Undergraduate •International Politics •French Language and Literature Programs •Japanese Language and Literature •International Economics •History •International Communication Science and Engineering •Comparative Arts Cultural and Creative Studies •Physics and Mathematics •Cultural and Creative Studies •Chemistry and Biological Science Education, Psychology and Human Studies •Electrical Engineering and Electronics •Education •Mechanical Engineering •Psychology •Industrial and Systems Engineering •Integrated Information Technology Economics •Economics Social Informatics •Public and Regional Economics •Social Informatics Law Global Studies and Collaboration •Law •Global Studies and Collaboration Business •Business Administration •Marketing A seminar with Professor Kubota from the Department of Marketing A laboratory session with Professor Miyano from the Department of the Chemistry and Biological Science The Atmosphere at Aoyama Gakuin University Our undergraduate and graduate students University also have opportunities to interact describe Aoyama Gakuin University as follows. with others on a regular basis and to establish ‘Aoyama Gakuin University has a friendly and connections not only with fellow students, but encouraging atmosphere that challenges serious also with instructors and alumni. The graduate and determined people to try new things. division’s diverse student body includes Education is personalized so that students can students from many different countries, as well develop their own individuality.’ as professionals from a variety of fields. ‘One appealing feature is the campus “Chat ‘Aoyama Gakuin University provides an Room”, which offers students a place to meet outstanding environment for those who wish to and talk with fellows from other countries and have a sense of accomplishment by persistently cultures’. engaging in their major fields of study.’ ‘Graduate students at Aoyama Gakuin Aoyama Street Omotesando Street Chat Room 08 │ Graduate School 09 │ Aoyama Gakuin University Guide Scholarships/ Student Life in Tokyo Graduate School Financial Support We have graduate schools for each field in which we provide undergraduate programs, together with professional graduate schools in the three fields of management, law and accountancy. Aoyama Gakuin University Global Scholarship for Having a study experience in Tokyo, which is International Students at the center of Japan’s political, commercial, Stipends of ¥300,000 will be given per academic and cultural life, will be invaluable for students’ year. (If a student’s GPA was in the top 10 % future careers. AGU’s tree-lined Shibuya campus of his/her enrolled faculty/department in the is located in the heart of Tokyo, just across from Nine Three Professional previous years, ¥500,000 will be given.) the United Nations University, with easy access Graduate Schools Graduate Schools There are numerous other scholarships funded to all major sights of the city, including Ginza and by private companies, foundations, the Japanese Shinjuku. The expansive Sagamihara campus is government, and so on. also just a short train ride away from the center of Literature Graduate School of International Tokyo. •English and American Literature Management •French Literature and Language •Business School •Japanese Literature and Language •History Graduate School of Law •Comparative Arts •Law School Tuition and Support for Other Academic Fees (in 2014) International Students Education, Psychology and Human Studies Graduate School of Professional •Education Accountancy Tuition (annual) International Exchange Center: •Psychology •Accounting School College of Literature; College of Education, The first contact point for international Psychology, and Human Studies; College of students, this office deals with all study abroad Economics Economics, Faculty of Law; School of Business; and international exchange programs, and is School of International Politics, Economics, and responsible for visa applications, orientation •Economics Communication; School of Cultural and Creative meetings, social events, etc. •Public and Regional Economics Studies: ¥783,000. Advisors/Tutors System: College of Science and Engineering: ¥1,131,000. A faculty advisor and student tutor will be Law School of Social Informatics: ¥957,000. assigned to offer assistance to each international Private Law • In addition, there is an enrollment fee for the student at AGU. •Public Law initial year. Facility and equipment usage fees, Chat Room: •Business Law training fees, membership fees, etc., may be Understand different cultures and languages. required as well, depending on the department Open to our Aoyama Gakuin students. From Business the student enters. beginner to advanced level, four language •Business Administration speaking sessions (English, Chinese, Korean and Japanese) are available in the Chat Room with a International Politics, casual atmosphere during the academic terms. Economics and Communication •International Politics •International Economics •International Communication Housing International Network Cultural and Creative Studies •Cultural and Creative Management As a rule, exchange students are accommodated Aoyama Gakuin University promotes mutual