5/21・5/22・5/23:Japanese College Fair 2024 SPRING (Live Webinar・Free・Pre-Registration Required)

Japanese College Fair 2024 SPRING Presented by Lighthouse

This event has ended, but videos of the presentations by all universities participating in the college fair are available on our website until July 31, 2024

Many Japanese universities welcome all students who are currently studying outside of Japan.

They offer incentives such as entrance exams taken outside of Japan, English-only enrollment, scholarships, Fall Entrance, exchange programs with top universities in the world, and transferring systems from colleges.

Each participating university has a designated program for international students
and will be providing the latest information for those who are interested in enrolling in 2024-2025.

If you would like more in-depth information about a school, please apply for an “Individual Consultation”. Advance reservations for individual consultations are also available.

Details of the individual consultations will be provided to fair applicants at a later date

Pre-registration is required, so please register using the form below.

Content

Date: May 21(Tue), May 22(Wed), May 23(Thu) (PST)
Webinar: Zoom (You’ll receive the URLs for each day after signing up).
Please use the Q&A button for any questions for each university.

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Time Schedule

【5/21/2024 (Tue)】

Presentations in English
※USA/Pacific Daylight Time (PDT)
Presentations in Japanese
※USA/Pacific Daylight Time (PDT)
6:00pm Eikei University of Hiroshima 6:00pm Chukyo University
6:30pm Yokohama National University 6:30pm Hiroshima University
7:00pm Chukyo University 7:00pm Eikei University of Hiroshima
7:30pm Hiroshima University 7:30pm  

【5/22/2024 (Wed)】

Presentations in English
※USA/Pacific Daylight Time (PDT)
Presentations in Japanese
※USA/Pacific Daylight Time (PDT)
6:00pm Tokyo International University 6:00pm Aoyama Gakuin University
6:30pm Sophia University 6:30pm Rikkyo University
7:00pm Ritsumeikan University 7:00pm Yamanashi Gakuin University iCLA
7:30pm Doshisha University (ILA) 7:30pm Kaishi Innovation University *tentative (Online)

【5/23/2024 (Thu)】

Presentations in English
※USA/Pacific Daylight Time (PDT)
Presentations in Japanese
※USA/Pacific Daylight Time (PDT)
6:00pm Rikkyo University 6:00pm Komazawwa University
6:30pm Yamanashi Gakuin University iCLA 6:30pm Ritsumeikan University
7:00pm International Christian University(ICU) 7:00pm Sophia University


Participating Universities, and Messages from Schools

Please see the list below for the participating universities and the language of each university’s presentation (in both English & Japanese, in English only or in Japanese only).

Presentations in both English and Japanese

  • Chukyo University
    中京大学

    Greetings from Chukyo University! We are a private university located in Nagoya, in the heart of Japan. Its convenient location is perfect for students who want to explore Japan while studying in a welcoming environment with fellow international and local students. Our English track offering – Global Liberal Studies (GLS) major – is a liberal arts program that include Japanese language learning, a precious asset for all interested in job hunting in Japan upon graduation. Join our session to learn more details about Chukyo University, and do not miss the opportunity to ask us your questions!

  • Eikei University of Hiroshima

    Eikei University of Hiroshima is a liberal arts university opened in 2021 publicly in Hiroshima, offering SDGs related curriculum. All courses are taught in English except for Japanese language courses. As liberal arts subjects, Humanities, Social Sciences and Natural Sciences including Environmental Studies are our main interdisciplinary fields, and you can also learn basic ICT and data science throughout the curriculum. We also offer practical programs such as Project-Based Learning, which is a course designed to tackle social issues with companies and NGO/NPOs together, internships and volunteer work so that you can deeply understand the business and community. In a cozy atmosphere with 100 students per year, let’s pave your future way with us! We look forward to seeing you at our session.

  • Hiroshima University
    Hiroshima University Professor NAGATA Junichi
    Professor NAGATA Junichi / Director, Hiroshima University Office of Admissions

    Hiroshima University (HU) is a national comprehensive research university. With a diverse range of academic disciplines and research programs, studying at HU can offer you a valuable and rewarding experience. Join us at Hiroshima University!

  • iCLA at Yamanashi Gakuin University

    The International College of Liberal Arts (iCLA) at Yamanashi Gakuin University is a four-year liberal arts college where courses are taught entirely in English. We offer majors in Global Business & Economics, Interdisciplinary Arts, Interdisciplinary Data Science, Japan Studies, Political Science and Psychology. Students can also study a wide range of electives to supplement their major, as well as studying Japanese language and culture as part of the degree. We have a diverse student body coming from more than 55 different countries, in a beautiful setting with views of Mt Fuji just 90 minutes from central Tokyo. Join our information session to find out more!

  • Rikkyo University
    Rikkyo University
    Dr. Christopher Keaveney

    Rikkyo University has a long and venerable history, and the university will soon celebrate the 150th anniversary since its founding in 1874. Rikkyo University’s new PEACE program initiative introduces three dynamic undergraduate programs that allow students to complete their
    degrees entirely in English. We invite you to come join the PEACE learning community on our lovely, serene campus in Ikebukuro, which seems a world away from the bustle of central
    Tokyo.

  • Ritsumeikan University

    My name is Raynor, and I am from the International Admissions Office at Ritsumeikan University. We have undergraduate campuses located in Kyoto and Osaka, which are both excellent places to live and study. We offer English-language based programs, including dual and joint undergraduate degree programs in which students can earn bachelorʼs degrees from both Ritsumeikan and leading partner universities in Australia and the US. Join me to learn about the unique study opportunities in our five English-medium undergraduate programs.

  • Sophia University
    上智大学

    Greetings, everyone! As one of the top Japanese private universities, Sophia University takes pride in its excellence in education and diverse campus, located in central Tokyo. We look forward to telling you all about our traditional history, renowned programs, and admissions. See you soon!

Presentations in English only

  • Doshisha University The Institute for the Liberal Arts(ILA)
  • International Christian University (ICU)
    国際基督教大学(ICU)

    Greetings from ICU ! ICU offers an excellent liberal arts education with an international perspective. At ICU with its bilingual education, you will learn to communicate effectively in both Japanese and English. Prof. Yoshito Ishio, former Dean of College of Liberal Arts will introduce our unique program, and ICU student from the U.S. will share his experience at ICU. Looking forward to meeting with you soon.

  • Tokyo International University
  • Yokohama National University
    横浜国立大学
    KAWACHI Kumiko (Lecturer)
    YAMASHITA Yoko (Assistant Professor)

    The YOKOHAMA Socrates Program at Yokohama National University (YNU) is a new undergraduate, bilingual global education program with both English and Japanese as common languages. Our campus is located in Yokohama, the second largest city in Japan after Tokyo, and within easy commuting distance from the capital. It is known for being one of the most international and culturally diverse cities in Japan. YNU itself is situated in the midst of lush green forest, hence the name, the “Oasis of Yokohama.” In this program, students will learn issues and analytical methods rooted in the humanities and social sciences related to the topics of social resilience and social sustainability. Our classes will be conducted in small interactive seminar styles using the Socratic method. We are looking forward to meeting you all at our information session!

Presentations in Japanese only

How it works

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  • Online individual consultations are available at a later date.

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