Admission Policy

Tokyo International University, with its founding spirit of nurturing international-minded individuals who harbor a sense of ‘Kotokushin’ (‘unbiased harmony’), seeks students with the following qualities to join our University:

1. Intelligence:
This quality is necessary for further study in our University and for developing character and international perspectives, leading to their ability to flourish in a global environment.

• Students possess the intelligence required for academic study after enrollment in our University.
• Students have acquired fundamental knowledge and an essential attitude toward learning through their studies and activities in secondary school.
• Students have acquired the sufficient ability to study in English (writing, reading, speaking and listening).
• Students have acquired sufficient ability to solve problems and analyze topics logically from various perspectives.
• Students have recognized their own personality, strengths and weaknesses.

2. Vision:
This quality is necessary to further develop the ability to set ambitious goals and work toward achieving them.

• Students can explain what they want to study and why.
• Students are willing to plan a career path that takes advantage of their personality and personal strengths
• Students have a vision that fits with the School and program to which they are applying.

3. Courage:
This quality is necessary to further develop the willingness to take bold action and face new challenges with careful consideration.

• Students possess the courage to set high aspirations and challenge new possibilities.
• Students accept the diverse values of others as 'individuality' and strive to communicate while deepening mutual understanding.
• Students can address difficult issues by collaborating with others.

4. ‘Kotokushin’ (unbiased harmony):
Having a sense of ‘Kotokushin’ is important for developing a sense of public-mindedness and respect for diversity and humanity.

• Students possess a high sense of ethics and responsibility, as well as the ability to control emotions and compulsions.
• Students possess the attitude necessary to contribute to society and help enrich the lives of individuals.

International Relations (IR) Major

The School of International Relations, in accordance with the University’s Admission Policy, particularly seeks students with the following qualities:

• A deep interest in international affairs and tackling global issues
• Understanding of and respect for diversity in culture and values
• Motivation to acquire practical skills for problem-solving

Business Economics (BE) Major

The School of Economics – Business Economics Major, in accordance with the University’s Admission Policy, particularly seeks students with the following qualities:

• A positive attitude towards utilizing academic and practical knowledge as well as logical, analytical, and strategic thinking while living in our globalized world
• An eagerness to develop ethical, logical and strategic thought processes and learn how to apply them to business and economics settings

Digital Business and Innovation (DBI) Major

The School of Economics – Digital Business and Innovation Major, in accordance with the University’s Admission Policy, particularly seeks students with the following qualities:

• A positive attitude towards utilizing academic and technical knowledge as well as logical, analytical, and strategic thinking while living in our globalized world
• An eagerness to develop ethical, logical and strategic thought processes and learn how to apply them to business and society settings