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INTRODUCTION MOVIE
Reason 1 AGU at a glance
- International students *1
- 721
- Countries of foreign students
- 41
- Year of establishment*2
- 1,874
- Faculties
- 11
- Departments
- 27
- Graduate schools
- 12
- English courses*3
- 299
- Number of Students *1
- 20,164
- Full-time teachers*4
- 2,034
Image of AGU University ranking according to Japanese high school students*5
- Desired University
- 3 rd
- Most popular
- 3 rd
- Most vibrant
- 1 st
- Freest Campus Life
- 1 st
- Best style and atmosphere
- 2 nd
- Most beautiful campus
- 1 st
*1 As of May 1, 2023 *2 Universities are the total of undergraduate and graduate schools for 1947 *3 2023 *4 Faculty : 2023 *5 College Ranking Asked by High School Students [Kanto Region] "Advancement Brand Strength Survey 2022" Research by the Recruit Advancement Research Institute
Reason 2
At AGU, you can learn how to create your future
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Learn at AGU, what you can only learn in Japan
Japanese courses
AGU offers Japanese classes for all levels. The placement test you take at the beginning puts you into one of the seven levels most suited for you. With courses five-days a week, you not only learn grammar and reading but also learn about life in Japan. This will enhance your comprehensive understanding of the language.
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MORE IN ENGLISH: 200+ classes taught in English
Become an exchange student in AGU
AGU's strength lies in its multidisciplinary education across humanities, social sciences and science. There are many undergraduate courses offered in English as well, from Japanese journalism to business management with little restrictions to choose.
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Learn the academic field you want at AGU
With 11 undergraduates and 27 departments offering a wide variety of academic fields and interdisciplinary education.
You can explore the disciplines you want to learn. In addition, the “Aoyama Standard” allows students to acquire the knowledge, education, skills, and abilities required in modern society to take on various problems from multiple viewpoints. Another Characteristic of AGU is its excellent English-language courses.
- Exchange Program
- Full Time International Students
- Government-sponsored international students / Graduate Students / Visiting Researchers
- Undergraduate Programs
- Graduate Schools
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Degree courses taught in English (Graduate School)
The AGU Master’s courses that develop leaders who contribute to the global community
【1】Master’s degree program for foreign students at the Graduate School of Science and Engineering.
Providing students with an opportunity to complete a master’s degree in science or engineering in English. A two-year program in which all classes and tasks are conducted in English.
【2】Strategic Management and intellectual Property Rights Program (SMIPRP) at the Graduate School of Business Administration
This is a master’s course aimed at developing future leaders and preparing those expected to play a leading role in customs departments and other institutions around the world.
Study abroad costs are provided by the sponsorship of the World Customs Organization (WCO).
Reason 3
Fulfilling student lives in AGU
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A University with a history based on Christian faith.
Aoyama Gakuin University (AGU) was founded in 1949 as part of Aoyama Gakuin, one of the oldest schools in Japan, established in 1874 by a missionary sent to Japan by the American Methodist Episcopal Church.
Consisting of 11 Departments, AGU has two campuses: the Aoyama campus in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, and Sagamihara in Sagamihara-city, Kanagawa.
AGU is a well-known and popular university in Japan, which ranks high annually in terms of “brand recognition”, “desire to study”, “freedom”, “a cheerful atmosphere”, “liveliness”, and “style”.
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Support from international centers (IC)
AGU has award-winning programs for studying in Japan: *Advancement destination recommended to foreign students by faculty members of Japanese language schools
The International Centre supports international students to help them lead a comfortable student life.
If you have any questions or troubles concerning your student life, please do not hesitate to consult with the International Center.
AGU has about 160 partner schools worldwide, with the majority of its partner schools located in English-speaking countries.
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Aoyama: In the heart of Tokyo!
Shibuya/Omotesando area where the Aoyama Campus is located
We’re sure you’ll love our location! With our Aoyama Campus in Shibuya, one of the hubs of Tokyo, AGU offers the unique experience of a classical 19th century urban campus, with quiet green park-like space, in the heart of the vibrant and cosmopolitan city of Tokyo.
Just a few steps away, you can immerse yourself in the internationally-renowned Japanese pop culture in Harajuku and Omotesando... -
Aoyama Campus
In the center of the Shibuya/Aoyama area
An educational establishment comprising a university with graduate schools, a kindergarten, an elementary school, and junior and senior high schools.
The Aoyama Campus brings together 7 departments in the humanities and social sciences; a place for intellectual exploration where learning takes place both inside and outside the campus.
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Something different...the Sagamihara Area
Fuchinobe area where the Sagamihara Campus is located
Located west of Tokyo, our Sagamihara Campus offers vast open spaces. Here, cutting edge research is carried out using state-of-the-art equipment, and the professional-standard fields have helped to produce some top professional players.
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Sagamihara Campus
The rich greenery, open atmosphere and the hi-tech research environment combine to make an attractive campus
The rich greenery and open atmosphere, together with the research environment of advanced technologies, combine to make a uniquely attractive place for study.
The Sagamihara campus, lined with vast lawns and impressive school buildings, is ideal for focusing on academics. This new suburban establishment is characterized by the avenue of ginkgo trees lining the main entrance and its symbol the Wesley chapel, which together embody the long tradition of the Aoyama Campus.
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Substantial campus facilities
Advanced educational and research environments
The libraries, with their collection of 1.8 million books, together with the Academic Writing Center, support the improvement of written ability in Japanese and English.
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Substantial scolarship system
Scholarships for international students are well established.
There are scholarships from both within and without the university, and a large number of international students are awarded global scholarships within the university.
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Chat Room
AGU’s Chat Room is where you can meet people of all ages regardless of nationality and have an exchange in a foreign language.
It’s a fun and stress-free place to talk, make friends, and improve your language skills.
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Outstanding competitive sports club
Many sports clubs at AGU have successfully participated in intercollegiate competitions. One distinguished example is our track team, which, from 2015 through to 2018, achieved first place in the Hakone Ekiden, a marathon relay-race competition traditionally held in Japan during the New Year holiday.
Teams for other sports, such as basketball and volleyball, have also achieved great results.
Enhanced support is given to rugby, men’s baseball, women’s volleyball, and the men’s basketball and track teams.
Reason 4
Seeing the heart of AGU through people
Students
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Davey Tan
Laying the Foundation for My Future in Japan
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Mario Philipp Rummel
How My Deep Ties to Japan Have Unlocked New Realms of Possibility
Mario Philipp Rummel -
Veronica Ruth
Uncovering Avenues for Exploration and Expression in Tokyo
Veronica Ruth -
XIONG YUXIANG
The realization of my dream to study abroad in Japan, and the learnings I’m receiving at AGU, are giving me a real sense of growth
XIONG YUXIANG -
TEE KAI LUN
Studying at AGU to Gain Awareness on Social Issues and Provide Deeper Insights into Them
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SHEN HSIEN-CHIEH
Studying Overseas to Make the Dream of Becoming an Astronomer Come True
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HEO NAYOON
Conducting Global Activities to Contribute to Improving International Relationships and Further Global Development
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YUN GI WON
Finding a Dream of Connecting the World through International Events in the Course of Studying at AGU
YUN GI WON
Alumni
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Arthur Zetes(Founder of IU-Connect Inc.)
Entrepreneurship, love, and a view of language discovered through the English translation of the“Man'yoshu”
Arthur Zetes(Founder of IU-Connect Inc.)
Researcher
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Professor MIZUNO Chiyori
Your Way of Viewing Renaissance Art will Change
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Professor IRIFUJI Motoyoshi
Let’s Practice Philosophy
Professor IRIFUJI Motoyoshi -
Professor UCHIYAMA Takashi
Further Enlivening the Japanese Movie Industry
Professor UCHIYAMA Takashi