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Surugadai University offers its support to international students in Japan to gain a good command of the Japanese language, enjoy a range of different experiences, and become active world citizens able to comprehend different cultures and senses of value. This university has prepared Japanese language classes catering to international students' various proficiency levels, and proactively encourages students to sit the Japanese language certification exams. The university provides fee reduction/exemption schemes related to enrolment fees and course fees. It has various scholarship schemes in place so that international students may focus on their studies without financial worries. Our staff provides kind-hearted consultation about various procedures and daily life- and study-related matters. In terms of job-seeking, we provide seminars, especially for international students, and actively support their job-seeking activities in Japan. We also provide a range of opportunities for international students to contact Japan's culture and traditions and understand the soul of the country. During the summer vacation period, we organize trips visiting Kyoto and Nara's ideal sightseeing spots for international students. By experiencing Japanese family life or traditional practices such as mochi-pounding, international students can come to enjoy a deeper level of exchange with the local community. All staff members at Surugadai University are ready to extend their full support so that our international students may experience a fully rounded life here in Japan and take command of their futures. We extend our warmest welcome to you all. Our hub for deepening cultural interchange between Japanese students and exchange students is the "Global Education Center." We have a wide selection of study aids, language exam workbooks, manga comics, etc., to support language studies in Japanese and English, German, French, Spanish, Chinese, and Korean. Throughout the year, we host a wide variety of events for strengthening cross-cultural understanding and friendly relations. At Surugadai University, where one can specialize in "visual and audio production," "graphic web design," "animation production," "library and archiving," etc., the Media Center plays an important role. Functioning as a library, information center, and museum, the facility is also equipped with an FM studio, digital editing equipment, and film studio. Every day, the Center is thriving with students who utilize the computer and multimedia equipment, receive and transmit information, conduct searches, and work in production and editing processes. Beginning with our Training Center, Surugadai University is equipped with a variety of facilities for enjoying sports, including an athletic field with a 400-meter track and the latest model artificial turf, tennis courts and a baseball field equipped for nighttime play, a hockey rink, canoe area, and gymnasium for use in a variety of indoor sports activities. A top-rated facility among our exchange students is our Training Center, equipped with approximately 80 machines in 40 varieties, including equipment for cardiorespiratory endurance, aerobic equipment, and equipment for strength training as well as for measuring physical fitness. For students who wish to improve their strength effectively, we offer instruction from specialized trainers who can even provide diet advice. After receiving an introductory orientation from our trainers, you can use our facilities at any time. Surugadai University is a thriving place for various competitive sports, including baseball, hockey, and canoeing. Our on-campus sports facilities frequently serve as the host sites for many official competitions. Enjoy participating in sports, and we also invite you to come and cheer on Surugadai University's club teams! View full university

Meiji University was founded in January 1881 as the Meiji Law School by a group of young lawyers barely in their 30's: Tatsuo Kishimoto, Kozo Miyagi, and Misao Yashiro. It was an era characterized by Japan's urgent need to develop as a modern independent nation. The three founded the Meiji Law School in their fervent hope to "foster bright, capable youths who would lead a modern civil society in Japan". Although confronted with countless obstacles and hardships along the way, Meiji University was born as a learning and education site. Continuing its growth without ever ceasing to ring the chimes of liberty, Meiji University has expanded as one of Japan's prominent private universities, celebrating its 130th anniversary in 2011. With Rights, Liberty, Independence, and Self-government as its guiding principles, Meiji University is committed to fostering students who satisfy the requirements of "austerity and sturdiness", "creation of new intellect," and "needs of the times". Having sent out more than 520,000 graduates into the world to date, it has contributed vastly to society's progress. The achievements of the University's numerous alumni actively engaged in critical roles in various walks of life are highly reputed. Meiji University ranks solidly among the best universities in Japan, currently consisting of 10 schools: the School of Law School of Commerce School of Political Science and Economics School of Business Administration School of Arts and Letters School of Information and Communication School of Global Japanese Studies School of Science and Technology School of Agriculture the School of Interdisciplinary Mathematical Sciences The Graduate School is made up of 16 schools: the Graduate School of Law Graduate School of Commerce Graduate School of Political Science and Economics Graduate School of Business Administration Graduate School of Arts and Letters Graduate School of Information and Communication Graduate School of Science and Technology Graduate School of Agriculture Graduate School of Advanced Mathematical Sciences Graduate School of Humanities Graduate School of Global Japanese Studies the Graduate School of Global Governance There are independent schools in various disciplines, including the Law School, Graduate School of Governance Studies, Graduate School of Global Business, and the Graduate School of Professional Accountancy. The University also boasts the Meiji University Meiji High School and Meiji University Meiji Junior High School. In fiscal 2004, to respond to the "needs of the times", Meiji University Women's College and the Evening Division ceased recruiting students. In addition to the Surugadai Campus, Meiji University also comprises the Izumi Campus, Ikuta Campus, and the Nakano Campus, newly opened in April 2013. Along with excellent teaching staff, all of these campuses are linked with other institutions and facilities for education and research. They feature the latest facilities, equipment, and so on for extracurricular activities. Providing ongoing education and research opportunities, the Surugadai Campus, in particular, features the latest IT infrastructure and the Liberty Tower, with 23 stories above ground and three below. On top of this, the construction of "Global Front," a cutting edge center of excellence in the age of globalization, was completed in January 2013. The founding spirit of Meiji University is encapsulated in the words "Rights, Liberty, Independence, and Self-government." Human rights and liberty are being violated by war or terrorism. The issue of poverty has also not been resolved. There are still an enormous amount of challenges right before us. Can education catalyze to facilitate a better future for the world? How can universities advance technology that can help bring forth this great mission? We, as a university, continuously need to reflect upon ourselves these questions. Meiji University will stand along with our students and co-create ideas and solutions in order for the world to move in a positive direction. View full university