Organization for Advancement of Internationalization

TUS is moving ahead with the internationalization of students, teaching and administrative staff by implementing new measures with the objective of transforming TUS to "A university acknowledged by the world".

Message from the Director

Since this organization was inaugurated in April 2015, it has steadily implemented a variety of internationalization measures with the objective of transforming TUS to "A university acknowledged by the world".

We are moving ahead with the internationalization of students, teaching staff and general staff by implementing new measures which include diversification of overseas study programs for students, international cooperative research projects and projects aimed at the supporting of young researchers.

Further, we have formulated an Internationalization Promotion Strategy Mid-term Plan to facilitate a cohesive university-wide approach to internationalization. Up until 2020 we will be focusing on

1. Internationalization of students
2. Expansion of acceptance of overseas students
3. Promotion of international staff exchanges
4. Promotion of international research collaboration
5. Development of infrastructure

and we will be working steadily to implement these measures.

In the area of alumni associations, following on from the inauguration of alumni associations in North California, Shanghai and Singapore, new associations have been set up in Malaysia and Indonesia.

Internationalization is not something that can be achieved overnight but the highest priority objective for this organization will be "Promotion of new projects for the advancement of internationalization". I think we can look forward to major progress.

SAKATA Hideaki

Director of the Organization for
Advancement of Internationalization

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Planning and Operations

The following duties must be performed.

1. Operations in regard to the center.
2. Definitive planning and proposals for the internationalization policies.
3. Settlement of accounts for the budget of the center.
4. Any other topics in regards to international exchange.

* Administration of the Center for Promotion of Internationalization and the Organization for Advancement of Internationalization will be managed by the International Affairs Section, International Division.

Tokyo University of Science

Organization for Advancement of Internationalization

The following topics mentioned shall be discussed.

1. Items in regard to the direction of internationalization of our school
2. Items in regard to the examination and evaluation of the policies toward internationalization that will be implemented by the Center
3. Any other items deemed necessary by the committee

Center for Promotion of Internationalization

Conduct the planning and implementation of proposals to internationalize Tokyo University of Science as well as contribute to the internationalization of our education and research.

International Affairs Section

List of Overseas Hubs

As of February, 2020, TUS has concluded partner agreements with 76 universities and 4 institutions. There are two types: university-level agreements and department-level agreements. A university-level agreement is concluded between TUS and the other university or institution, while a department-level agreement is concluded between a specific division at TUS and a specific division at the other university or institution.

Internationalization Strategy

In the new century, people, products, and ideas transcend national borders with increasing ease and speed. The Tokyo University of Science has identified ten strategies to take advantage of internationalization opportunities over the next five years. As a world renowned and unique technology university, our focus on foreign cooperation enriches the educational experience for our students and staff, and also ensures that we will remain a leader in international cooperative efforts to advance the cutting edge of science.

Internationalization Strategies for Our Students
- Strategy
  
  1
  
  Implement English programs based on ESL (English as a Second Language) in all departments and Graduate Schools for motivated students and students with prior English exposure.
  
  Strategy
  
  2
  
  Implement mid- to long-term foreign international programs for undergraduates and double degree programs for graduate students. Sending students overseas will yield a more diversified pool of graduates.

Strategies in Relation to International Students
- Strategy
  
  3
  
  Find and develop a consensus within the school of the importance of the intellectual contributions that international students can bring through their different cultures. Recruiting excellently qualified and decisively motivated international students is a top priority, especially at the post-graduate level.
  
  Strategy
  
  4
  
  Reform the entrance examination for international students, especially for graduate students and also implement the admission of international students before they visit Japan.
  
  Strategy
  
  5
  
  Implement an international graduate course designed to be conducted in English.

Strategies for the Internationalization of Faculty and International Collaboration in Research
- Strategy
  
  6
  
  Establish the sabbatical system and such additional supporting structures which may be needed as a means to increase the quality and widen the range of research.
  
  Strategy
  
  7
  
  Aggressively recruit foreign faculty and foreign post-doctorates to increase international diversity within TUS. Also, excellent researchers must be actively sought out.
  
  Strategy
  
  8
  
  Set forward the internationalization of administrative staff.
  
  Strategy
  
  9
  
  Set forward international collaboration at the forefront with strategically important schools to develop distinctive educational research fields at an international level.
  
  Strategy
  
  10
  
  Actively develop overseas bases of educational research and support offices.

International Lounge

In line with the concept, "the first step to a global outlook", the purpose of this facility is to offer a place to share diverse opinions and motivate students to communicate with foreigners.
Regular events and seminars help to brush up English communication skills. Make sure to stop by at this place where you can have English conversations in a relaxed atmosphere.

Campus	Location	Open Hours	Object
Kagurazaka Campus	Building No.3, 6th Floor	Weekdays 8:30 - 17:00	University Students
Noda Campus	Lecture Hall Building, K208 Classroom	Opening Schedule	University Students
Katsushika Campus	Lecture Building, 2nd Floor	Weekdays	University Students