Press Release
September 2014

Selection for the FY 2014
Top Global University Project
We hereby announce the selection of universities for the Top Global University Project.

1. Summary of the Project
The Top Global University Project is a funding project that aims to enhance the international
compatibility and competitiveness of higher education in Japan. It provides prioritized support
for the world-class and innovative universities that lead the internationalization of Japanese
universities. Selected universities are expected to press forward with comprehensive
internationalization and university reform.
○Type A (Top Type)The Top Type is for world-class universities that have the potential to be ranked in the top 100
in world university rankings.
○Type B (Global Traction Type)The Global Traction Type is for innovative universities that lead the internationalization ofJapanese society, based on continuous improvement of their current efforts.
2. Summary of the Selection
A notification of an open call was sent to the presidents of all national, public and private
universities on April 15, 2014, with the deadline of the call on May 30. After receiving 109
applications from 104 universities, the Selection Committee for Top Global University Project(Chair: Tsutomu Kimura, chairman of the Tokyo Metropolitan Government’s Board ofEducation) conducted screenings of the applications, and 37 projects (37 universities) wereselected as attached.

Inquiries:
Hideto Matsumoto (Director, Office for International Planning)
Kuniaki Sato (Deputy Director, Office for International Planning)
Mahiro Numata (Coordination Unit Chief, Office for International Planning)
Higher Education Policy Planning Division, Higher Education Bureau, MEXT
Tel: +81-3-5253-4111 (ext. 3352)

FY2014 Top Global University Project
Number of Applications and Selections

Type A(Top Type)Type B(GlobalTractionType)

TotalNational134457（53）※Public11112（11）※

Private23840

Total

1693109（104）※National

111021

Public022Private

21214Total

132437

Applications

Selections○Type A: Top TypeTop Type is for world-class universities that have the potential to be ranked in the top
100 in world university rankings.
○Type B: Global Traction Type
Global Traction Type is for innovative universities that lead the internationalization ofJapanese society, based on continuous improvement of their current efforts.
※ Represents the number of applications(univerisities).The total number of applications
may not be consistent with the total number of univerisities as one university can apply
for both type A and B.

FY2014 Top Global University Project
List of Selected Plans【TypeA：Top Type】
No.

Name of UniversityOperation

Name of Plan

1 Hokkaido University

National Hokkaido Universal Campus Initiative

2 Tohoku University

National Tohoku University Global Initiative

3 University of Tsukuba

NationalTransforming Higher Education for a Brighter Future
through Transborder University Initiatives

4 The University of Tokyo

National

Designing a Global Campus Model by The University ofTokyo

5 Tokyo Medical and Dental University

National－Health for All－ TMDU initiative in creating next
generation professionals for global health promotion

6 Tokyo Institute of Technology

NationalEnhancing Tokyo Tech Education and Research Quality
through Administrative Reforms for Internationalization

7 Nagoya University

National

Asian Hub University contributing to a sustainable society
in the 21st century

8 Kyoto University

National Japan Gateway: Kyoto University Top Global Program

9 Osaka University

National Global University "World Tekijuku"

10 Hiroshima University

NationalHiroshima University Global Campus Expansion andInnovation Initiative

11 Kyushu University

National

Strategic Hub Area for top-global Research and Education,
Kyushu University (SHARE-Q)

12 Keio University

PrivateEnhancing Sustainability of Global Society through
Jitsugaku (Science)

13 Waseda University

PrivateWaseda Goes Global: A Plan to Build a Worldwide
Academic Network that is Open, Dynamic and Diverse

FY2014 Top Global University Project
List of Selected Plans【TypeB：Global Traction Type】
No.

Name of University

Operation

Name of Plan

1 Chiba University

National Chiba University : inspiring leaders with a global perspective

2 Tokyo University of Foreign Studies

National TUFS CONNECTS resources worldwide

3 Tokyo University of the Arts

National

4 Nagaoka University of Technology

The Education Program for Innovative Global Engineers ～Toward
National development of an integrated global campus with collaboration
between industry, academia, and government～

5 Kanazawa University

Developing Human Resources to Lead the Global Society andNational Establishing the Kanazawa University Brand by ThoroughInternationalization6 Toyohashi University of Technology

National Creative Campus for Nurturing Global Technology Architects

7 Kyoto Institute of Technology

National

8 Nara Institute of Science and Technology

3National NAIST Global : cultivating Global leaders through Global standard
graduate education on a Global campus

9 Okayama University

National

10 Kumamoto University

National A Leading University Cultivating Global Leaders from Kumamoto

11 Akita International University

PublicAIU-Living Ｕp to Ｉt's Ｐromise:Japan's First World Class Liberal Arts
University

12 The University of Aizu

PublicFostering Global ICT Innovators through the Combined Effects ofSpirit, Technology, and Adaptability

13 International Christian University

PrivateCreating Responsible Global Citizens through a Global Liberal Arts
Education

14 Shibaura Institute of Technology

PrivateDesign and Implementation of a Human Resource Development Modelfor Engineering and Sciences focusing on Value Co-Creative
Education － Contribution to Global Sustainability

15 Sophia University

PrivateCreating a global campuswith multiple hub functions and supportive
governance

16 Toyo University

PrivateTOYO GLOBAL DIAMONDS: Becoming an Asian hub university for
global leaders

17 Hosei University

PrivateCreating the Global University: Toward a sustainable society frompioneering Japan

18 Meiji University

PrivateGoing Global Meiji 8000!－Developing Students with a Frontier Spirit
for the Future, by Encouraging Students' Proactive Learning －19 Rikkyo University

PrivateGlobal Liberal Arts Education x Leadership Education x SelfTransformation － The Evolution of Rikkyo as a World-Class
University －20 Soka University

PrivateGlobal Initiative for Humanistic Education: Fostering Global Citizens
for Building Peace and Sustainable Prosperity

21 International University of Japan

PrivateEstablishing a New Global Standard from Asia

22 Ritsumeikan University

PrivateBridging the World and Asia Human development to collaborate
across cultures and contribute globally to Asian communities

23 Kwansei Gakuin University

PrivateEstablishing the Global Academic Port, an international hub foracademic exchange

24 Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University

PrivateGlobal Learning: Towards New Horizons in University Education

The Initiative of Creation "GEIDAI - Energy" ～ The only one
Globalstrategy ～OPEN-TECH INNOVATION: An Initiative for Global, Social, andRegional Collaboration

PRIME program : producing practical-oriented human resources in a
global community

Top Global University Project (2014~)
Summary

Fully mobilizing systems and budget
Achieve structural change to form globally competitive universities in the world
Stimulate cooperation with world top universities
Target (7.7 billion, 10 consecutive years)
GlobalTraction TypeTop Type

Top Global University Project

Go Global Japan○ Top Type (10 universities)
Universities for world rankings top 100○ Global Type (20 universities)
Universities to lead the internationalization（Example of system reforms）• Joint Degree• Management, etc.
（Common conditions for both type）• Improving ratio of foreign faculty and students• Increasing lectures in English, etc.

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