MEXT has implemented the Global 30 project, which aims to promote internationalization of universities such as developing degree programs conducted in English and accepting excellent international students. In order to contribute to internationalization of universities in Japan by sharing the outcomes of this project and understanding the challenges for further development, as follow-up, MEXT will hold the Global 30 Symposium.

1. Date/Times

Tuesday, February 26, 10:00 – 16:00

2. Venue

TKP AKASAKATWINTOWER Conference Center
(7F, Higashikan, 2-17-22 Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo)

3. Language

Japanese

4. Program

10:00 ‐ 10:10  Opening Remarks at GROUP 1 (Hall 7B), YAMANO Tomohiro,
10:10 ‐ 10:20  Opening Remarks at GROUP 2 (Hall 7C), YAMANO Tomohiro,

10:20 ‐ 14:20  Session 1, Presentations
Note: GROUP A Session may start after the opening remarks by moving up the time by 10 minutes.

 

 GROUP 1

 GROUP 2

 10:20 ‐ 10:40

 Waseda University

 Keio University

 10:45 ‐ 11:05

 Nagoya University

 Osaka University

 11:10 ‐ 11:30

 Sophia University

 Meiji University

 11:35 ‐ 11:55

 University of Tsukuba

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 13:10 ‐ 13:30

 Tohoku University

 Kyushu University

 13:35 ‐ 13:55

 Ritsumeikan University

 Doshisha University

 14:00 ‐ 14:20

 The University of Tokyo

 Kyoto University


14:30 ‐ 15:50  Session 2, Panel Discussion (Hall 7A)
Moderator: Prof. Kajiyama Tisato, President, Fukuoka Women’s University
Panelists: Members of the Global 30 Program Committee
Representatives of the selected university as Global 30
(Tohoku University, University of Tsukuba, The University of Tokyo, Nagoya University, Kyoto University, Osaka University, Kyushu University, Keio University, Sophia University, Meiji University, Waseda University, Doshisha University, Ritsumeikan University)

15:50 ‐ 16:00　Chair’s Summary, Closing Remarks
Prof. KURODA Toshiji, Chancellor, Kanazawa Institute of Technology

（Office for International Planning, Higher Education Policy Planning Division, Higher Education Bureau）