Aiming to Foster Global ICT Innovators
The University of Aizu has made the following improvements since being selected for the Top Global University Project.
Development of Educational Programs
Overseas Internships
Established a system for supporting implementation of internships at global companies
Honors Program
Supported students' free activities and developed innovators with global competence
Exchange Programs with Partner Universities
Promoted globalization of UoA; developed Japanese students with global competence
ICT Global Program All-English Course (BS degree can now be earned taking exclusively EMI courses)
Japanese and foreign students both improved through friendly competition and mutual study
Overseas Business Development Project
Established a system for supporting global entrepreneurship experiences abroad
Improvement of Campus Environment
Aizu Geek Dojo (Co-working space)
Improved students' technical skills by facilitating an environment for creating things
Global Lounge activities (Multicultural Lounge Activities)
Provided a place for student exchanges
Hiring and appointment to management positions of foreign (and foreign-educated) employees
Diversified faculty members and university management
Buddy Program
Promoted exchange by pairing Japanese and international students
Furthered mutual understanding through real-life experiences of diverse cultures
Improved the English proficiency of Japanese students
Challenger Badges (Badges to encourage extracurricular activities)
The university officially recognized and promoted extracurricular student activities, etc.
Structure of Organization / Securing Funds
Structure of Organization
Internal
- Established PDCA cycle based on the opinions of students and faculty members
- Promoted project based on evaluations and advice from external experts
Collaboration with External Entities
- Promoted internship/study-abroad programs by developing overseas offices
- Promoted exchange programs by strengthening cooperation with international partner universities
Securing Funds
- Received support from overseas internship host companies
- Received support from a local foundation
- Secured self-sustainment funding
Major Indicators / Major Outcomes
