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Guide Book 2020 TOYO UNIVERSITY GUIDE BOOK 2020 Contents 01 President Message 05 Top Global University Project 11 Faculties and Departments 18 Japanese Cultural Events and Founding Spirits and Principles Career Support Program for Interaction with 13 Graduate Schools Facts and Figures International Students Japanese Students 02 14 Research Centers Department of Global Partner Institutions and Consortia 03 Why Toyo University? 06 19 Innovation Studies 15 Program for International 21 Tuition and Fees 04 History of Founder, Students Location and Campus Enryo Inoue 07 22 Scholarships for International Facilities in and Around Tokyo 17 Modern Facilities Students University Accreditation Toyo University has been accredited by the Japan University Accreditation Association ( JUAA) since 1953. The accreditation is a symbol of our commitment to guaranteeing the quality and integrity of our educational offerings. President’s Message Toyo University’s globalization strategy can trace its roots back to the philosophy of Dr. Enryo Inoue, who founded Tetsugakukan (private philosophy academy), the predecessor of the University. Dr. Inoue developed his educational ideas through studying Buddhist thoughts in Japan in addition to Western philosophy and psychology while touring overseas. He then set two grand objectives for his education activities―cultivating the ability to think deeply and developing philosophies to be reflected in daily actions―as he believed that these should comprise the basic education required to build world-class talent. Since that time, while offering education based on research results collected from around the world, we have been looking at approaches to help students think deeply and reflect the results of their thinking in their actions. Toyo University is developing global education under the banner of “TOYO GLOBAL DIAMONDS―Becoming an Asian Hub University for Global Leaders,” adopted by the Ministry Etsuko Yaguchi President, Toyo University of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) in 2014 for its Top Global University Project (Type B). Under this project, new faculties and departments have been created to foster human resources who can demonstrate leadership in international settings, with the first students enrolled under the project graduating in AY2020. We will further advance the TGD concept to continue developing global human resources. Founding Spirits and Principles The Founding Spirits of Toyo University 1. The Basis of All Learning Lies in Philosophy 2. Integrating Knowledge and Virtue 3. Independence and Self-Initiative Toyo University’s Educational Principles 1. Develop your own philosophy Instilling individuals with the ability to learn and understand diverse values and develop their own philosophy. 2. Explore the depth of essence more deeply Educating individuals who can think logically and systematically about matters of great depth without bias or prejudice. 3. Take the initiative in tackling social challenges Raising individuals who can think independently as they tackle social challenges and work to build better relationships. 01 Facts and Figures HISTORY STUDENTS as of May 1, 2020 OVERSEAS PARTNER INSTITUTIONS *University-wide Founded in 1887. 31,264 as of August 1, 2020 30,410 Undergraduate universities, consortia, FACULTIES AND 854 Postgraduate 200 5 DEPARTMENTS *The number is provisional. 6 institutions, 3 municipalities in faculties and 13 MALE TO FEMALE RATIO 37 countries / areas AMONG STUDENTS departments STUDENT EXCHANGE 46 to 6 4 PROGRAM GRADUATE SCHOOLS PARTNERS as of August 1, 2020 INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS AND COURSES universities and consortia 135 2 graduate schools and as of May 1, 2020 15 1,760 COURSES TAUGHT IN *Including special permanent residents. courses ENGLISH as of 2019 37 APPLICANTS FOR 2020 ACADEMIC YEAR 1,442 DOUBLE DEGREE 1,036 undergraduate 406 postgraduate PROGRAMS 101,776 Applicants OVERSEAS OFFICES 3 TOP among universities in Japan 8 9 PIONEER IN EDUCATION ALUMNI OF WOMEN as of April 1, 2020 First private university in Japan 332,555 to enroll female students EMPLOYMENT RATE CAMPUSES in 1916. Class of 2019 Academic Year % 5 SELECTED FOR TOP 98.2 NUMBER OF BOOKS as of March 31, 2020 GLOBAL UNIVERSITY PROJECT BY MEXT 1,573,209 One of 37 universities nationwide (out of 775) to receive FACULTY (full−time) years’ worth of grants aimed at 10 as of May 1, 2020 helping us become a more 778 internationalized university. SPORTS CLUBS & GROUPS Academic Year 135 Spring April - Early August Fall Late September - January CULTURAL CLUBS & GROUPS 163 02 Why Toyo University ? 1 Rich History of More Than 130 Years 2 Commitment to Internationalization More international faculty and students, more courses taught in English, and more globally oriented programs. 3 Strong Support for Employment in Japan 4 Location Ideally located in the heart of Tokyo. 5 Diversity Nearly 32,000 students in 13 faculties and 46 departments, 15 graduate schools and 37 courses. 03 1 Rich HistoryCom m it mentStrong SupportL o c a t i oD n i v e r s i t y History and Founder, Enryo Inoue Toyo’s Founder, Enryo Inoue, Who Showed His Great Wisdom in Diverse Fields The history of Toyo University began in 1887 with the would otherwise not have access establishment of Shiritsu Tetsugakukan ( “Private Academy to the educational offerings of of Philosophy”) by philosopher Dr.Enryo Inoue. In the early the school. The spirit of Enryo years of Japan’s modernization, Enryo brought forth the idea of lives on through the evening “philosophy as the basis of thought for Japanese people living courses and correspondence in the new era,” and showed the importance of “carrying out courses of today. philosophy.” He stated: “Philosophy is the study that determines Seeking to provide learning the principles behind all phenomena. Politics and law, needless to opportunities to those unable to attend regular courses, Enryo say, but even fields as distant as natural science and art should be went on lecture tours all over Japan, an activity that became his founded on philosophy.” Wishing to “benefit those who are not lifework. He gave as many as 5,291 lectures in 60 cities and 2,198 financially well-off and those who do not have the luxury of time,” towns and villages over a period of 27 years. Moreover, with the Enryo sought to open the doors of Tetsugakukan to as many ambition to transform “Japan as a nation of the Orient” into people as possible by lowering the school’s tuition. He was among “Japan as a world nation,” Enryo traveled around the world three the first to establish a forerunner to today’s system of distance times to watch and learn from other countries during the Meiji learning by compiling lectures in Tetsugakukan Kogiroku era. This reflects his passion to forge the way for Japan to enter a (a collection of lectures), and distributing them to students who new age of education. Three Pillars for Nurturing Globally Talented Individuals PHILOSOPHY EDUCATION Undertaking Educational and Research Promoting education Activities Based on Three Basic Principles: rooted in philosophy. Philosophy Education, Internationalization, and Career Education Drawing inspiration from the spirit of its founder, Toyo University aims to foster “globally talented individuals” with CAREER INTERNATIONALI- the ability to think from a global perspective, maintain focus, EDUCATION ZATION and create their own future. Offering effective Fostering linguistic proficiency, support to help students cross-cultural understanding, and To achieve this goal, we offer education based on three basic become established other abilities useful for playing principles: philosophy education, internationalization, and in their careers. important roles on career education. the global stage. 04 Top Global University Project ［ The Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) ］ Toyo Global Diamonds —Becoming an Asian Hub University for Global Leaders Toyo University is currently carrying out educational vision of becoming a leading internationalized university and and governance reform under the initiative “Toyo Global enhancing the global competitive power of higher education Diamonds –Becoming an Asian Hub University for Global in Japan. Toyo offers education aimed at developing students Leaders”. This initiative was selected by MEXT in 2014. into brilliant “global diamonds”. Intensive support from MEXT enables us to achieve our Numerical Objectives of the Initiative by 2023 Percentage of foreign faculty Number of courses Number of international members taught in a foreign language students 51.9% 1,740 2,720 courses persons Number of Japanese student with Number of overseas student oversea study experience exchange agreements 2,870 120 persons universities Career Support Program For International Students Toyo University offers several programs to help international writing, interview tips and business etiquette. Toyo University is students develop their career in Japan, including business also one of the 12 bases nationwide of the International Student language programs, job hunting seminars and workshops on CV Employment Promotion Program by MEXT. Japanese Language Education JLPT-N2 Enrollment N1 Level Pass BJT-J1 Level Pass JLPT-N3 Enrollment N2 Level Pass N1 Level Pass Graduation Employment 250h Senior 250h Junior Job hunting Consulting 250h Sophomore Freshman Joint company information session in Tokyo Internship in rural area (two weeks in summer) Company tour in rural area (three days in spring) Internship in Tokyo (two weeks in summer)
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