Since being selected for the "Top Global University Project" (Global Traction Type / Type B) by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) in FY2014, the University of Aizu has implemented various globalization initiatives over a 10-year period until FY2023 (March 2024).
The efforts, achievements, and the status of continuing initiatives to improve international sustainability after the conclusion of this project were compiled into a post-project evaluation conducted during FY2024, and the final report was submitted.
As a result of the review by the Program Committee, the University received an "A" grade on a 5-point scale (S to D) from MEXT on March 21, 2025.
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Transferring from Partner Universities

The UoA provides three types of Transfer Programs with partner universities. The application process is simpler than regular admission because of the programs being conducted with the partner universities. It also reduces the cost and time required to complete the programs compared to completing a university's general education. Students in these programs can have global experiences such as cross-cultural communication and participating in an internship program at a Japanese company.

Please look at the following programs for details:

The 3rd Year Undergraduate Transfer Program

1. What is the 3rd Year Undergraduate Transfer Program?

The 3rd Year Undergraduate Transfer Program provide students international experiences and deep knowledge of their research. The UoA and partner universities offer it to students under a mutually agreed on educational program. Students receive the UoA Bachelor's degree after completing the program.

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2. Enrollment Eligibility

Applicants must be recommended by universities that have signed a special agreement of selection procedure with the University of Aizu.

Details of partner universities

3. Capacity

A few individuals per year

The Global 3+2 Program

1. What is the Global 3+2 Program?

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2. Enrollment Eligibility

Students satisfying the following conditions will be given enrollment eligibility:

  • The person who, at the end of the Master's program selection of overseas residents, meets one of the following A to C requirements and meets the qualifications prescribed by the UoA graduate school with excellent results*.

    A Person who is studying at university for three years or more.
    B Person who has completed more than 15 years of schooling in a foreign country.
    C Person who has taken correspondence education offered by a foreign school in Japan, and completed education equivalent to 15 years of formal education at a foreign institute.

  • The person who is recommended by the advisor/teacher in his/her university.

*Example of excellent results: English language skills: TOEIC iBT 80, CET6 / High rankings and awards received by the university

Details of partner universities

3. Capacity

A few individuals per year

The Dual Degree Program / The Master's 1+1 Program

1. What is the Dual Degree Program / The Master's 1+1 Program?

  • These programs are for students,want to proceed with the Master's degree program at the University of Aizu.
  • In these programs, students take a graduate course for one year at their home universities and then proceed to the 2nd-year Master's course at the University of Aizu.
  • The Dual Degree Program will award a student two Master's degrees one from the University of Aizu and one from his/her home university based on credits and joint supervision of the thesis, etc.
  • The Master's 1+1 Program will award a Master's degree from the University of Aizu.

The Dual Degree Program

The Master's 1+1 Program

2. Enrollment Eligibility

Applicants must be recommended by the universities that have signed a special agreement of selection procedure with the University of Aizu.

Details of partner universities

3. Capacity

A few individuals per year