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International Course Overview

Educational Philosophy, Goals, and Ideal Students to Teach

Our aim is to develop human resources with a multifaceted and cross-border perspective. We are also interested in people who can be active, especially in the Asian region, so that the School of Education can continue to grow as an international center for education and research in pedagogy and psychology.
①The International Course in the School of Education has a curriculum designed to teach the characteristics and problems of education, psychology, and development overseas, especially in Asian countries, from the perspective of cultural diversity. For this purpose, some classes in this course are taught in English.
②Students can interact and learn with international students studying at the School of Education.
③Students can participate in overseas fieldwork and internships, and learn as they interact with students, faculty, and researchers at partner institutions overseas.
④Students will be prepared to write their graduation thesis in English, and present their research results at international conferences.

Guidance System for the International Course

Along with the course curriculum, students will prepare to participate in overseas fieldwork and internships in their second year of the International Course. Students enrolled in the International Course can take many of the same courses offered by the School of Education as students outside the course. In the first semester of the third year, students are assigned to the laboratory of the faculty member in charge of the International Course. Under the guidance of the faculty member, they begin to research a topic that takes into consideration international society and cultural diversity, and write their graduation thesis in English. Students are also supported in presenting their research results at international conferences during their studies.
* Students who have passed the International Entrance Examination, as well as those who have been admitted through the General Entrance Examination (First Semester), can apply for the International Course Curriculum.
The International Entrance Examination assesses students’ interest and knowledge of international society, interest in cultural diversity, communication skills in foreign languages (English and Japanese as a foreign language), and flexibility and cooperativeness in various practical situations.

Frequently Asked Questions

If I take the International Entrance Examination, will I be assigned to the International Course?

All students admitted to the School of Education can apply for the International Course curriculum, which begins in the second year. In the second semester of the first year, students will be surveyed to determine their interest in the International Course (and selection will be conducted if required). Students selected through the International Entrance Examination may also study the regular curriculum.

Are students who have graduated from Japanese high schools (and secondary schools) eligible to take the International Entrance Examination?

Eligibility for the International Entrance Examination includes “General,” “Returnee,” and “Privately Financed International Student.” In addition to returnees and privately financed international students, students who have graduated from Japanese high schools (including secondary schools) are also eligible to take the exam.

Can I take the Entrance Examination for Privately Financed International Students or the Entrance Examination for Returnee Students instead of the International Entrance Examination?

The Entrance Examination for Privately Financed International Students and the Entrance Examination for Returnee Students, which were accepted at the School of Education until the 2018 academic year, will not be conducted from 2019 onwards.

I have participated in a research trial at the School of Education. Can I write about it in my application form?

Yes. The School of Education organizes research trials, a high school–university collaborative activity both in Japan and overseas, to inform people about the educational contents of the school (https://www.education.kyushu-u.ac.jp/~eep/).You may include the results of the School of Education-organized research trial in your academic record.

Is studying abroad a requirement for the International Course?

Studying abroad is not mandatory. Students who wish to study abroad shall receive a variety of forms of support from within and outside the University. Therefore, students can opt for “Overseas Fieldwork” or “Overseas Internship,” where they will interact with students, faculty members, and researchers from international partner institutions.

International Course Curriculum