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Seijo University is a private university located in Seijo, Setagaya-Ku, Tokyo, Japan. Seijo has its origins in 'Seijo Gakuen' Seijo educational Institutes, by Dr. Masataro Sawayanagi. After the period of 'Seijo Higher School', under the pre-World War II education system, the present Seijo University was established in 1950. Since then, we have adhered to the founding philosophy, which respects our students' individuality and creativity, particularly by retaining small-class education. We have endeavored to provide education of the highest quality by encouraging initiative and independent thought through close interaction between students and professors. Our free and relaxed learning atmosphere cultivates intellect, sensitivity, and sophistication, enabling us to send a significant number of well-prepared graduates into society. Seijo University is well-known for its focus on the arts and social sciences and its liberal atmosphere. Relatively small in size, our institution has adhered to its founding educational principles to foster broad-minded, well-rounded graduates who are highly creative and are well prepared to do their part for society. Despite our location close to the city center, our campus boasts lush greenery. This environment is highly conducive to achieving our educational goals and gives us a unique atmosphere. Seijo University presently offers four faculties with eleven departments. Our classes are kept small to facilitate the learning process. Furthermore, our Center for General Education is committed to breaking down barriers between the faculties by emphasizing practical education: the center offers general knowledge and computer skill enhancement classes and career development support. We offer ten majors through our four graduate schools, taught by seasoned experts and front-line scholars to educate true professionals. Our faculty have conducted highly original, state-of-the-art research, which they apply in their classes. At Seijo University, we encourage initiative and independent thought through close interaction between students and professors. In the 21st century, a time in which globalization is drastically altering society, I believe our students will stand out because of their unique values and be actively involved in a variety of fields. Seijo University is committed to educating graduates who can contribute to our future: we do this by maintaining our traditional strengths and adapting to the changing times, ceaselessly reviewing and reinventing our education and research systems. We allow students the freedom to pursue individuality in academic interests in a liberal and open atmosphere that pervades the entire campus. This liberalism is a crucial feature of the University's tradition. Our learning atmosphere and educational system, which brings out the best in students' individuality and creativity, has produced many competent graduates. In order to preserve its tradition of small classes, Seijo University remains a small institution. Small classes encourage close interaction between students and teachers as well as between the students themselves. As such, this system is an effective means of reinforcing academic learning as well as developing character. We are committed to pursuing our educational ideals while retaining the university setting's true essence as an intellectual community. View full university