About various policies Basic information about the university

Diploma Policy (Diploma Policy)

Curriculum Policy (curriculum policy)

Admissions Policy (admission policy)

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• 2. Basic policy for admission selection

  In order to embody our admission policy, we will conduct the following entrance exams.

  　

  Comprehensive selection
  Applicants are those who sympathize with the educational objectives of the relevant faculty and department and are motivated to demonstrate their qualities and abilities at our university.

  School recommendation selection (designated schools, open recruitment system)
  Those who meet the standards required by our university and who are recommended by the school principal etc. will be eligible.

  General selection
  Applicants are those who are sympathetic to the educational objectives of the relevant faculty and department and have the qualifications and abilities to do so.

  Entrance exam using common university entrance test
  This course is aimed at those who have taken the common university entrance test and are applying to our university.

  special selection

  Applicants are working adults, foreign nationals, or returning students who have the qualifications and abilities to understand and empathize with the educational objectives of the relevant faculty/department.

  • Selection of working adults
  • Selection for working adults (Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences)
  • Foreign student selection
  • Returnee student selection

  Transfer entrance examination

  • Applicants are those who demonstrate understanding and empathy for the educational objectives of the relevant faculty and department, and who have the qualifications and abilities to do so.
  • 3. Things to learn before enrolling

    Please acquire the basic academic skills necessary for acquiring specialized knowledge and skills after entering our university, as well as the basic communication skills for collaborative learning. Also, please be interested in events in international society and acquire high ethical standards and a global perspective.

  Graduate

  • 1. Character profile that Josai International University is looking for

    Josai International University Graduate School broadly welcomes the following people who understand the school's founding spirit of `` character development through learning'' and its educational philosophy of ``forming characters as people who live in an international society,'' and who sympathize with the educational policy of our graduate school. I ask.

    　

    Master's Course

    • A person who has basic knowledge equivalent to completing a bachelor's degree course in their own research field, and who can take the initiative to further deepen and improve that knowledge professionally.
    • People who understand researcher ethics
    • People who have a strong desire to explore their own research field and are able to set their own research topics.
    • People who can accurately express their research topics and content in oral presentations and papers
    • People who can find value in using their own research results to solve social issues and contributing to the development of society.
    • A person who can become a leader in a global society where different values exist, and who can find value in living together and helping people grow.

    doctoral course

    • Those who have specialized knowledge equivalent to completing a master's degree in their own research field, and are willing to take the initiative to further deepen and improve that knowledge and summarize it in a doctoral thesis.
    • A person who has the language skills necessary to write a dissertation
    • People who understand researcher ethics
    • Those who have a strong desire to explore their own research field, are expected to be able to set original research questions, and compile a logical dissertation.
    • People who can give oral presentations at academic conferences and write papers about their own research topics and content.
    • People who can find value in actively presenting their own research results and contributing to academic development.
    • People who can find value in using their own research results to solve social issues and contributing to the development of society.
    • A person who can become a leader in a global society where different values exist, and who can find value in living together and helping people grow.

Policy regarding internal quality assurance

Josai International University strives to improve the standards of education and research, as well as to realize the founding spirit, educational philosophy, educational goals, mid-term plan, and educational and research objectives of the undergraduate and graduate schools, in accordance with the following policies. , strive to ensure the quality of education and research.

• Develop an organizational structure for internal quality assurance at our university.
• For the purpose of continuous improvement and reform of the university's education and research activities, we will conduct university-wide self-assessment and evaluation, and regularly publish the status of improvements.
• In order to fulfill our accountability to society, we will disclose information regarding the current status of our university, the educational and research achievements of our full-time faculty members, etc. on our web page, university portraits, etc.
• We will strive to ensure that our university staff are thoroughly aware of compliance.
• FD and SD will be carried out on a regular basis in order to raise awareness and improve the quality of university staff.

Management policy

Josai International University strives to operate the university smoothly in accordance with the following policies, in order to realize its founding spirit, educational philosophy, medium-term plan, etc.

• The university will operate with a focus on sustainable development based on a clear decision-making process and a system of authority and responsibility.
• Based on the university's regulations, etc., strive for transparent, fair, and functional management and operations.
• We will regularly provide administrative staff with training that contributes to improving their qualifications and professional abilities related to university management, and strive to build and expand a system that allows them to engage in sound university management and sustainable improvement and reform.
• In order to enhance and develop our university's education and research, we strive to strengthen and stabilize our financial base and strive for sound financial management. The university will operate with a focus on sustainable development based on a clear decision-making process, authority, and responsibility structure.

Policies related to improving the education and research environment

In order to realize the founding spirit, educational philosophy, educational goals, medium-term plan, and educational and research objectives of the faculties and graduate schools, Josai International University will systematically improve its facilities and equipment in accordance with the following policies. We will strive to maintain and expand the facilities.

• After giving due consideration to the scale and characteristics of the curriculum, we will strive to maintain safe and sanitary school grounds, school buildings, and classrooms, and to expand the information and communication environment.
• In order to contribute to the studies of our students and the educational and research activities of our faculty, we strive to operate a library equipped with a collection of books that meets appropriate standards, academic information services, and individual and group study rooms.
• In addition to providing research funds and laboratories suitable for faculty members' educational and research activities, and securing dedicated time for research, we will strive to expand our research support system through support for obtaining competitive funds, research grant systems, teaching assistant systems, etc.
• We will develop regulations related to research ethics based on relevant laws and guidelines, and strive to build and expand our compliance system.

Policy regarding international education

Based on the founding spirit and educational philosophy, Josai International University aims to develop human resources with an international perspective and thinking who can play an active role in an increasingly globalized society. We will strive to realize the educational and research objectives of the graduate school.

• On our multicultural campus, we aim to enable international students and other students from a variety of backgrounds to understand and respect different cultures and values through dialogue and collaboration, and to demonstrate their independence and ability to communicate in the international community.
• We aim to diversify learning opportunities by utilizing the quarter system, and through exchange programs and JEAP study abroad programs in collaboration with overseas partner schools, short-term training, joint projects, online classes, online exchanges, etc., students can learn foreign languages and area of expertise. Strengthen and expand learning.
• We will actively accept international students, provide a variety of opportunities to promote understanding of Japan, and promote mutual exchange within the university to create a global environment befitting an international university.
• In both sending and accepting students, we will actively utilize online methods to provide multifaceted learning, guidance, information provision, etc., and achieve sustainable visualization of learning outcomes and quality assurance.
• Contribute to the internationalization of local communities by collaborating with local communities and jointly implementing international events, Japanese language education programs, etc.
• We will create an even more fulfilling international educational environment by building an overseas alumni network for graduating international students and maintaining a university-wide database related to international exchange.

Policy regarding student support

In order to realize the founding spirit, educational philosophy, educational goals, medium-term plan, and educational and research objectives of the undergraduate and graduate schools, Josai International University will enhance its student support system and provide education in accordance with the following policies. We strive to improve the environment.

• In order to support students financially, we will develop and enhance scholarship systems, tuition fee reduction/exemption systems, etc., and realize their effective operation by thoroughly disseminating them to students.
• In order to support students in their studies, faculty and staff will work together to develop a system for academic guidance and comprehensive counseling, and to create a student living environment that takes student diversity into consideration.
• We will develop and enhance support systems for extracurricular activities that are useful for students in fostering interpersonal relationships, and clearly position them as quasi-regular education based on the university's responsibility.
• Issues related to student enrollment will be regularly understood and analyzed, and related parties will work together to provide prompt and courteous support in a way that is close to each student.

Career education policy

• As students at IUU, we aim to acquire a global perspective, rich knowledge, and high ethical standards through study and practice at our university, and cultivate human resources who can respect each other and work together in a multicultural society.
• Through the three pillars of human resource development (international education, community-based education, and career formation education), we will help students acquire the qualities and basic skills necessary for working in the international society, local communities, and industry.
• By making full use of the university's educational resources and environment, including regular and semi-regular education ^*, we foster the "power of individuality," "creativity," and "willingness to take on challenges" that can respond to diverse cultures and values.
• Through the advisor system, faculty members work closely with students from their first year onwards to help them grow and provide appropriate guidance.
• We support students in their self-understanding, career development, and job hunting in order to help each student realize their vision of the future.

• Semi-curricular education: extracurricular volunteer activities, career education in a broad sense, club activities, circle activities, etc.

Policy regarding social cooperation and social contribution

Josai International University leverages its educational and research resources, collaborates with diverse stakeholders, and contributes to the sustainable development of society, thereby increasing its significance as a "base of knowledge" and achieving an international reputation. As a comprehensive university, we strive to expand our core functions.

• Based on high ethical standards, we will provide cutting-edge education that meets the needs of local and international communities, and promote and support research that will lead to regional revitalization and revitalization and industrial innovation.
• We will strive to strengthen industry-academia-government collaboration based on the characteristics of each campus, as well as collaboration with overseas partner schools, etc., and actively disseminate the results of our educational research to give back to society appropriately.
• We provide lifelong education and a community where people can learn from each other to help people lead healthy and fulfilling lives, and carry out multifaceted activities that contribute to local community development and human development.
• By promoting community-based education and providing opportunities for regional academic co-creation to address regional development and issue resolution, we will contribute to sustainable urban development that utilizes the resources of our university and the community.

Our university's desired image of faculty and organizational policy for the faculty organization

In order to realize the founding spirit, educational philosophy, educational goals, medium-term goals, and educational and research objectives of the faculties and graduate schools, Josai International University has the following abilities and qualities, and students who participate in the university's curriculum We will organize an organization consisting of suitable teachers. Furthermore, when organizing the faculty organization, we will pay attention to professionalism and internationalism, and give consideration to diversity to avoid significant bias in age, gender, etc.

• Be passionate about creating new educational value by striving to realize our university's founding spirit, educational philosophy, educational goals, medium-term plans, and educational and research objectives of the faculty and graduate school.
• Applicants must have a history of activities, social background, and achievements as educators, researchers, and academics, and must have the ability to provide education, research guidance, and lifestyle guidance to students, and strive to improve their abilities.
• Applicants must have an appropriate international background, experience, and achievements as an educational staff member of our university who promotes international education.
• To produce educational and research results in accordance with the university's policies, strive to enhance the social reputation and reputation of the university, and fulfill social responsibilities as a university employee.
• Cooperate and contribute to the management of the University and the Corporation, strive to strengthen relationships with society and support organizations, and contribute sustainably to the development of the University and the Corporation.

Policies regarding initiatives for SDGs

Based on our founding spirit and educational philosophy, Josai International University strives to maintain the university's educational goals, medium-term goals, and educational and research goals for its undergraduate and graduate schools while linking them to the SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals) common to all humankind. We will strive to realize the above objectives.

• All members of our university will learn from each other, stimulate each other, deepen our understanding of the SDGs, and strive to carry out our daily activities based on the philosophy of "leaving no one behind."
• We will set goals for education, research, social contribution, etc. related to the SDGs, and disseminate the results widely both inside and outside the university.
• We will continuously share the results of our efforts towards SDGs with the university, the local community, businesses, etc., and strive to collaborate to solve new issues.
• We will strive to expand the university-wide system and environment related to SDGs initiatives, and contribute to the realization of a society that emphasizes diversity and inclusion.

Basic principles for formulating the three policies

Based on the founding spirit and educational philosophy of the university, Josai International University has established the following three basic policies (hereinafter referred to as the "Policy"): the Diploma Policy (DP: Graduation Certificate/ Diploma Policy), the Curriculum Policy (CP: Curriculum Policy), and the Admission Policy (AP: Admissions Policy). It shall be formulated based on the following.

1. Policy for formulation 2. Unit of formulation
The policy will be formulated by the university and graduate school, by department in the faculty, and by major in the graduate school (hereinafter referred to as "department"). Furthermore, policies will be formulated in a consistent manner, from the university-wide policy to the policies for each department.

3. Basic Concept

1. Diploma Policy
   It is a basic policy that determines what abilities students must have acquired to be recognized for graduation and awarded degrees, and it also sets the goals for students' learning outcomes.
2. Curriculum Policy
   This is a basic policy that stipulates what kind of curriculum and class format* will be organized, what kind of educational content and methods will be implemented, and how learning outcomes will be evaluated in order to achieve the diploma policy. *Lectures and exercises, experiments, practical training and practical skills, graduation theses, graduation research, graduation projects, etc.
3. Admissions Policy
   This is a basic policy that determines how to admit students, based on the educational content based on the Diploma Policy and Curriculum Policy, and indicates the learning outcomes expected of the admitted students.

4. Other
In order to visualize the learning outcomes of students as specified in the diploma policy, and to verify the educational outcomes based on that and improve the education of our university, we will formulate an assessment policy as a guideline for comprehensive and multifaceted evaluation of educational outcomes at each level: the institution level (university as a whole), the course level (department and major), and the subject level (each class).Reviews will also be conducted based on this policy.

1. Institutional (university-wide) level
   Assess the progress of learning outcomes throughout all university activities.
2. Course (department/major) level
   Assess the achievement of learning outcomes throughout the entire course.
3. Subject (each class) level
   Assess the progress of learning outcomes for each subject.