13 Universities Lead
Japan's Internationalization

These core universities will play a major role in dramatically boosting the number of international students educated in Japan as well as Japanese students studying abroad.

Member University List

These are the universities selected for Global 30. Please click each university name for its detailed information.

Tohoku University Future Global Leadership at Tohoku University Tohoku University offers high quality education based on cutting-edge research.	Keio University Think big. Think deep. Think Keio. Keio University provides a world-class academic and research environment to cultivate tomorrow's leaders. Three new degree programs delivered in English have been launched under Global 30.
University of Tsukuba IMAGINE THE FUTURE. Together, we can open up a bright and sustainable future. University of Tsukuba is the core institution of Tsukuba Science City and an excellent environment for study and research	Sophia University Men and Women for Others, with Others Sophia University (Jochi Daigaku) is a private Jesuit university bringing together the best of the Western and Asian intellectual traditions in the heart of Tokyo.
The University of Tokyo World’s Leading Hub of Knowledge As Asia’s top ranked university, producing Nobel laureates in physics, literature, and peace, the University of Tokyo offers you world-class research and educational opportunities.	Meiji University An Intellectual Global Commons At the hub of both traditional and modern Tokyo, Meiji University aims at establishing an "Intellectual Global Commons", where people from all over the world can gather to advance reserch and education.
Nagoya University We Challenge Your Courage to Find Your Way...A New Way ! Nagoya University seeks to cultivate ethical leaders who are able to develop innovative solutions to be productive members of the global environment.	Waseda University Inheriting Tradition, Creating an Era, Nurturing Knowledge With its 56,000 students from around Japan and over 90 countries worldwide, WASEDA University is creating a new history.
Kyoto University Academic Freedom, Independence and Dialogue One of Asia’s leading research-oriented institutions, Kyoto University is famed for producing world-class researchers, including seven Nobel Prize laureates, two Fields medalists and one Gauss Prize laureate.	Doshisha University Trusted Reputation Since 1875 New global initiative programs in Doshisha University, Kyoto, open in 2011. To join us or not to join us; that is your choice.
Osaka University Live Locally, Grow Globally. Osaka University takes pride in being the first-class university in both domestic and international settings and is committed to make contributions to society.	Ritsumeikan University Discover your Destiny! Our commitment to delivering quality teaching and an outstanding student experience means our graduates are highly regarded by employers. If you desire both a fulfilling and fun student experience, Ritsumeikan University is for you.
Kyushu University Opening the Door to a New Century of Knowledge Building on a century of tradition, Kyushu University will move farther ahead to be a creative force behind new sciences, a catalyst for the globalization of Asia, and an incubator for new generations of world leaders whom we can entrust our future.

KYOTO

• Kyoto University
• Doshisha University
• Ritsumeikan University

FUKUOKA

• Kyushu University

SENDAI

• Tohoku University

TSUKUBA

• University of Tsukuba

TOKYO

• The University of Tokyo
• Keio University
• Sophia University
• Meiji University
• Waseda University

NAGOYA

• Nagoya University

OSAKA

• Osaka University