Results of Accreditations
Performed by the Japan University Accreditation Association
July 18, 2014

Introduction
In 2002, the Certified Evaluation and Accreditation System was introduced in Japan (enforced in 2004), obligating all higher education institutions (universities, junior colleges
and technical colleges) to undergo an evaluation once every 7 years, and all
professional graduate schools to undergo an evaluation once every 5 years as well. In
each case, the evaluating agency certified by the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports,
Science and Technology (MEXT) conducts the evaluation process,comprehensively assessing the level of education, research, and other areas.
Since its establishment in 1947, the Japan University Accreditation Association (JUAA)
has played a significant role in assuring the quality of higher education. On August 31,
2004, the JUAA was authorized by the Minister of MEXT as the first Certified Evaluation
and Accreditation Agency for universities. Authorization for its Certified Evaluation andAccreditation later expanded to several other fields. The JUAA currently performs
Certified Evaluation and Accreditation in 7 fields (universities, junior colleges, lawschools, professional graduate business schools, professional graduate public policy
schools, professional graduate schools of public health, and professional graduate
schools of intellectual property studies.).
JUAA has just finalized the results of accreditations for FY 2013 as follows.

FY 2013 University Accreditation (Certified Evaluation and Accreditation for University) Results
On accepting applications for University Accreditation from 39 universities, the JUAA
has undertaken the evaluative process. The evaluation including document- analysis andsite-visit has been conducted by the University Accreditation Committee with

subcommittees.
As a result of the evaluation, the JUAA has finally decided to grant accreditation to 38
universities satisfying the JUAA University Standards. The names of those accredited
universities are listed below.
(University names listed in alphabetical order)(Private)

Aichi Gakuin University(Private)

Aichi Medical University(Private)

Bunkyo Gakuin University(Private)

Doshisha University(Private)

Fukuoka Dental College(P r i v a t e )Fukuoka Jo Gakuin N ursing College(Public)

Gifu Pharmaceutical University(Private)

Ibaraki Christian Uni versity(Private)

Ishinomaki Senshu University(Private)

Iwate Medical Univer sity(Private)

Jichi Medical University(Private)

Jisse n Women's University(Private)

Kanto Gakuin University(Private)

Kogakuin University(Private)

Komazawa Universit y(Private)

Konan Univer sity(Private)

Kurume University(Private)

Kwansei Gak uin Univ ersity(Private)

Matsuyama Universit y(Public)

Mie Prefe ctural Colle ge Of Nur sing(Public)

Miyagi University(Private)

Nanzan University(Private)

Niigata University of Rehabilitation(Private)

Nishogakusha Univer sity(Private)

Okayama University of Scie nce(Private)

Okinawa University(Private)

Osaka Medical College(Private)

Ryukoku University(Private)Sendai Shirayuri Wo men's College(Private)

Shikoku Univer sity

(Private)

Sugiyama Jogakuen University(Private)

Taisho University(Private)

Tokyo University o f Pharmacy and Life Sc iences(P r i v a t e )Tokyo University o f Science(Public)

Tottori University of Environmental Studies(Private)

University of Kindai Himeji(Private)

Universit y of Occ upational and Environmental
Health, Japa n(Private)

Waseda University

The JUAA has also decided to deny accreditation to one university due to serious
problems that need to be dealt with immediately. The name of the university is listedbelow.
(Private)

Fukuy a ma University

In FY 2013 the JUAA has also conducted the Re-review for 6 universities on which thedecision of accreditation status had been suspended. As a result of the Re-review, theJUAA has decided to grant accreditation to all those universities. The names of thoseaccredited universities are listed below.
(University names listed in alphabetical order)(Private)

Hirosaki Gakuin Uni versity(Private)

Osaka Gakuin Univer sity

Accreditation has been denied to 4 other universities due to serious problems that needto be dealt with immediately. The name of those universities are listed below.
(University names listed in alphabetical order)(P r i v a t e )Aichi Bunkyo Univer sity

(P r i v a t e )Kobe University of W elfare(P r i v a t e )Daiichi University of Pharmacy(P r i v a t e )Japan University of Economics

FY 2013 Certified Evaluation and Accreditation for Junior College Results
On accepting the applications for the Certified Evaluation and Accreditation for JuniorCollege from 3 junior colleges, the JUAA has undertaken the evaluative process. Theevaluation including document-analysis and site-visit has been conducted by the JuniorCollege Accreditation Committee with subcommittees.
As a result of the evaluation, the JUAA has finally decided to grant accreditation to thosejunior colleges satisfying the JUAA Junior College Standards set by JUAA. The names of
those accredited junior colleges are listed below.
(Junior Collage names listed in alphabetical order)(Public)

Kawasaki City College of Nur sing(Public)

Yamagata Prefe c tural Yonezawa Wom en's Ju niorCollege(Private)

Ryukoku University Junior CollegeFY 2013 Certified Evaluation and Accreditation for Law School Results
On accepting applications for the Certified Evaluation and Accreditation for Law School
from14 schools, the JUAA has undertaken the evaluative process. The evaluation
including document-analysis and site-visit has been conducted by the Law School
Certified Evaluation and Accreditation Committee with subcommittees.
As a result of the evaluation, the JUAA has finally decided to grant accreditation to 8schools satisfying the JUAA Standards for Law School. The names of those accredited
schools are listed below.
(Law School names listed in alphabetical order)(P r i v a t e )Hiroshima Shudo Uni versity Law Scho ol(P r i v a t e )Kanagawa University School o f Law(P r i v a t e )Kansai Univer sity Sc hool of Law(P r i v a t e )Meiji Law School(P r i v a t e )Law School, Nihon University(P r i v a t e )Nanzan School o f La w

The JUAA has also decided to deny accreditation to 6 schools due to serious problems thatneed to be dealt with immediately. The names of those schools are listed below.
(Law School names listed in alphabetical order)(P r i v a t e )Chukyo University L aw Scho ol(P r i v a t e )Hakuoh University Law Scho ol(P r i v a t e )Kanto Gakuin University Law School(P r i v a t e )Konan Law School(P r i v a t e )Meijo University Law School(P r i v a t e )Toin University o f Yo kohama Law School

FY 2013 Certified Evaluation and Accreditation for Professional Graduate Business School Results
On accepting applications for the Certified Evaluation and Accreditation forProfessional Graduate Business School from 11 schools, the JUAA has undertaken theevaluative process. The evaluation including document-analysis and site-visit has been
conducted by the Professional Graduate Business School Certified Evaluation andAccreditation Committee with subcommittees.
As a result of the evaluation, the JUAA has finally decided to grant accreditation to 11
schools satisfying the JUAA Standards for Professional Graduate Business School. The namesof those accredited schools are listed below.
(Business School names listed in alphabetical order)(P r i v a t e )Chuo Graduate Schoo l of International Acc ounting(P r i v a t e )Doshisha University Graduate School o f B usiness,Business Studies(Public)

Graduate School o f B usiness, University of Hyogo(P r i v a t e )Graduate School of Financ e, Accounting and Law,
Waseda University(P r i v a t e )Graduate School o f G lobal Business, MeijiUniversity(National)

Graduate School o f Management, Kagawa
University(P r i v a t e )Hosei Business Scho o l of Innovation Mana gement(National)

Otaru University o f Commerce, Graduate School ofCommerce, Major in Entrepreneurship(P r i v a t e )Shibaura Institute o f Technology, Graduat e Schoolof Engineering Mana gement, Engineering Management(National)

The Department o f B usiness and Te chnolo gyManagement, Gradua te School o f Economi cs,Kyushu University(P r i v a t e )Tokyo University o f Science Graduate Scho ol ofInnovation Studies D epartment of Manage ment ofTechnology

FY 2013 Certified Evaluation and Accreditation for Professional Graduate Public Policy School Results
On accepting an application for the Certified Evaluation and Accreditation forProfessional Graduate Public Policy School from 2 schools, the JUAA has undertaken theevaluative process. The evaluation including document-analysis and site-visit has been
conducted by the Professional Graduate Public Policy School Certified Evaluation andAccreditation Committee with subcommittees.
As a result of the evaluation, the JUAA has finally decided to grant accreditation to theschools satisfying the JUAA Standards for Professional Graduate Public Policy School. The
names of those accredited schools are listed below.
(Public Policy School names listed in alphabetical order)(National)

Graduate School o f P ublic Policy, The University ofTokyo(National)

School o f International and Public Policy,
Hitotsubashi University

FY 2013 Certified Evaluation and Accreditation for Professional Graduate School of Public HealthResults
On accepting an application for the Certified Evaluation and Accreditation forProfessional Graduate School of Public Health from 2 schools, the JUAA has undertaken
the evaluative process. The evaluation including document-analysis and site-visit has
been conducted by the Professional Graduate School of Public Health Certified
Evaluation and Accreditation Committee with subcommittees.
As a result of the evaluation, the JUAA has finally decided to grant accreditation to theschools satisfying the JUAA Standards for Professional Graduate School of Public Health. The
names of those accredited schools are listed below.
(School of Public Health names listed in alphabetical order)(National)

Department of He alth Care Administration andManagement, Gradua te School o f Medical Science s,Kyushu University(National)

School o f Public Heal th, Graduate Sc hool o f Medicine, Kyoto Universit y

FY 2013 Certified Evaluation and Accreditation for Professional Graduate School of Intellectual
property studies Results
On accepting an application for the Certified Evaluation and Accreditation forProfessional Graduate School of intellectual property studies from one school, the JUAA
has undertaken the evaluative process. The evaluation including document-analysis andsite-visit has been conducted by the Professional Graduate School of Intellectual
Property Studies Certified Evaluation and Accreditation Committee with subcommittee.
As a result of the evaluation, the JUAA has finally decided to grant accreditation to theschool satisfying the JUAA Standards for Professional Graduate School of Intellectual Property
Studies. The name of the accredited school is listed below(P r i v a t e )Graduate School o f O saka Institute o f Tec hnology,Graduate School o f Intellectual Property, Major inIntellectual Property
Hiromi Naya
President
Japan University Accreditation Association