Entries by Public Relations

IUJ Online Application for 2026 Admissions is now available

We are pleased to inform you that the IUJ online application for 2026 admissions is now available through IUJ’s website: https://www.iuj.ac.jp/admis/ The 2026 Admissions Guidelines and the Scholarship Guidelines are also available at the same site. We would like to advise you to read the Admissions Guidelines carefully to understand the application process and the required application items before you start the online application. Please see our digital brochure to know more about what IUJ offers.: Digital Brochure for Graduate School of International Relations (GSIR)  Digital Brochure for Graduate School of International Management (GSIM) If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us at: admgsir@iuj.ac.jp for Admission of […]

IUJ Co-Hosts ABE Initiative & TOMONI Africa Related Events of TICAD9, Showcasing Alumni Leadership

On August 20, 2025, International University of Japan (IUJ) proudly participated in the ABE Initiative & TOMONI Africa Event titled “The Past and Future of the ABE Initiative: Towards Further Bridging Human Resources Development”. The event, organized by JICA as part of the TICAD9 side events, was held in a hybrid format at JICA Yokohama, with IUJ and the Kobe Institute of Computing (KIC) participating as co-organizers. IUJ is delighted to share that Ms. Mary Magdalene Kemuma Matogo (Kenya, IRP Class of 2018), currently working at Marubeni Corporation, was selected as one of the panelists for this important event. She reflected on her journey as a participant in the ABE […]

Study in Japan: IUJ to Hold India Information Session in New Delhi on August 29

Are you currently living in India and considering pursuing your higher education in Japan? The International University of Japan (IUJ) invites you to join its upcoming Information Session in New Delhi, where you can learn more about studying at one of Japan’s most international graduate schools. Event Details Venue: Sakura Hall, Japan Foundation, New Delhi Date & Time: August 29, 1:30 PM (IST) Registration: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf2ZNMETeKMDgnXhIODi8WRiEs0TE8pMAoGFQs8HaJJC4qn4A/viewform?usp=header The session is organized by IUJ’s India representative office, ARG Consulting, and will provide prospective students with a comprehensive overview of IUJ’s programs, application procedures, scholarships, and life in Japan. Attendees will also have the opportunity to ask questions directly and gain valuable insights into […]

IUJ to Co-Host TICAD 9 with JICA and KIC on August 20, 2025

We are pleased to announce that the 9th Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD 9) will be held in Yokohama from August 19 to 22, 2025. As part of this international conference, the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) will host a series of thematic events. Among them, one special event will be co-organized by the International University of Japan (IUJ) and the Kobe Institute of Computing (KIC). We are proud to share that Ms. Mary Magdalene Kemuma Matogo (Kenya), an IUJ alumna from the International Relations Program (Class of 2018) and currently working for Marubeni Corporation, has been selected as one of the panelists. IUJ Vice President, Prof. Kato, […]

Liberian Ambassador Visited International University of Japan (IUJ)

On Tuesday, July 29, 2025, His Excellency Mr. Edward Wade Appleton, Jr., Ambassador of the Republic of Liberia to Japan, visited the International University of Japan (IUJ). During the visit, IUJ President Kikkawa provided an overview of the university, highlighting its student body size, the diversity of regional backgrounds, and the highly international learning environment. He also shared information on the enrollment of students from African countries, including Liberia. Ambassador Appleton noted that a graduate from Liberian who completed their studies at IUJ last year had reported an enriching and fulfilling experience, gaining valuable knowledge and diverse connections that would greatly benefit their future career. The Ambassador also expressed that […]

Chinese Consul General in Niigata Visited International University of Japan (IUJ)

On June 24, 2025, representatives from the Chinese Consulate General visited our university. <IUJ President Kikkawa (Left) and Mr. Cui Weilei, Consul General, Consulate-General of the People’s Republic of China (Right) > On the day of the visit, the IUJ president Kikkawa provided an overview of the university, highlighting its unique features as a residential graduate school, the diversity of its student body in terms of numbers and regions of origin, its international learning environment, and its track record of collaboration with Chinese universities. In response, the Consul General shared information about the status of university visits within Niigata Prefecture and the Tohoku region, including the current enrollment of Chinese […]