Akita International University

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Akita International University

国際教養大学 (KOKUSAI KYOYO DAIGAKU) / AIU

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Overview

Akita International University

University/Junior College

University

Co-ed/Women Only

Co-ed

Year of Foundation

2004

History	Link	Vision and Mission	Link
Official Website	English Link
Features	Akita International University’s mission is to foster world-class leaders. We define global leaders as people with outstanding intelligence and character, and who serve global society with a sense of responsibility and passion. The university has introduced AILA as the structure to achieve this mission, and we are taking International Liberal Arts Education a step further by strengthening it through the following two points: 1.We will systemize the curriculum to more effectively develop students’ ability to fully utilize diverse “drawers of knowledge,” to link and apply them to each other, and to search for optimal solutions; in other words, to enhance their capacity for “integrated knowledge.” 2.In order to apply integrated knowledge in the real world, students must have the ability to convey information that resonates with people with different perspectives and positions, as well as the kind of character that will gain people’s trust and consensus. We offer the opportunity and environment for students to enhance their human potential by overcoming various challenges, while gaining experience as they adapt to society. Link
TEL	+81-18-886-5900
Email	info@aiu.ac.jp
Contact Info (for International Students)	Center for International Affairs info@aiu.ac.jp

Schools

As of May 1, 2023

Faculty of International Liberal Arts	More Information Total Estimated Costs
Graduate School of Global Communication and Language	More Information Total Estimated Costs

International Networks

Membership of International University Associations
Partnerships with Overseas Institutions	Link
Numbers of Partner Institutions Overseas for Student Exchange	203	Numbers of Partner Institutions Overseas for Research
Office for Concluding Partnerships	https://web.aiu.ac.jp/en/contact/

Data Collection

As of May 1, 2023

Number of Full-time Academic Staff/Faculty Members	68

931
students

Total Enrollment

International Students	Local Students
159	772

864
students

Undergraduate Enrollment

International Students	Local Students
137	727

67
students

Graduate Enrollment

International Students	Local Students
22	45

Third-party Quality Assurance

Institutional Accreditation	University Accreditation (Certified Evaluation and Accreditation for University) - JUAA (2022)
Program Accreditation	Graduate School of Global Communication and Language Graduate School of Global Communication and Language (Professional Degree) Certified Evaluation and Accreditation for Professional Graduate Global Communications - JUAA (2022)

Campus Location

Main Campus	Okutsubakidai, Yuwa-Tsubakigawa, Akita City, 010-1292 , Akita Google Map Schools:
Location Type and Access	Suburban Link
Facilities and Services	Athletic grounds and facilities (e.g., gyms) Facilities for extracurricular activities Rest areas Computer rooms Environments for independent learning other than the library (e.g., learning commons) Barrier-free universal design Cafeteria/On-campus store Muslim-friendly food provided in the cafeteria and elsewhere (not certified Halal) Free Wi-Fi for students

Academic Support

Academic Support	Assignment of a tutor; support from educational support staff members, TAs, RAs, etc. Support for students with insufficient fundamental academic ability Programs and support to strengthen language (Japanese) abilities Support by fellow students (peer support/buddy system) Support in English or an international student’s native language
Cultural Experience Opportunities	Link

Dormitories/School-supported Housing

Halls of Residence/Dormitories provided	Provided

	Monthly Fees in Yen: The Dormitory Meals: Unavailable Eligibility

Accommodation Support

Other Housing and Accommodation	University Guarantor Available
Accommodation Support for International Academic Staff

Health Care

Physical and Mental Health Support (for International Students)	Physical Assistance / Mental Counseling in Japanese Physical Assistance / Mental Counseling in Foreign Languages Health Check Limited Medical Assistance Link
Facilities and Services	Athletic grounds and facilities (e.g., gyms) Facilities for extracurricular activities Rest areas Computer rooms Environments for independent learning other than the library (e.g., learning commons) Barrier-free universal design Cafeteria/On-campus store Muslim-friendly food provided in the cafeteria and elsewhere (not certified Halal) Free Wi-Fi for students
Disability Support Services	Consultation service (in Japanese) Consultation service (in foreign language(s) such as English) Link

Safety

Crisis Management	Available Link

Libraries

Libraries	Nakajima Library Link

Centers and Institutes

Web Pages of Centers and Institutes	Link

Published Academic Articles and Citations	Link
Campus Publication	Akita International University Global Review Link