東京都
小金井市

東京学芸大学

“Pio n eer in g Sp ir it for Educ atio n and Wisdom”

M ess age fro m t he Pres i de nt
The mission statement of Tokyo Gakugei University captures the core aim of the university as
follows: “to develop talented educators who possess rich creativity and practical classroom
skills backed by both advanced specialized knowledge and well-rounded general knowledge.”
To respond to the needs and demands of Japanese society as one of the nation’s core
universities specialized in teacher training, Tokyo Gakugei University seeks to contribute tothe resolution of modern-day education issues affecting our increasingly complex and diverse
society, as well as pupils and students themselves.
Today, Japan faces a variety of issues that no other country has ever tackled. In schools,educators and educational specialists are earnestly addressing the succession of new issues
that are arising. Education itself is a wellspring of potential for the resolution of all kinds ofproblems. Even if we face hardship, I think we seek to find hope in education. Education isan endeavor that needs to be considered from a long-term perspective, but it has the power
to steadily spread new things to people and the entire international community. By training
talented educators, Tokyo Gakugei University aims to make a major contribution to theformation of new societies and cultures.

Histo r y

KOKUBUN Mitsuru

Tokyo Gakugei University (TGU) was established in May 1949, integrating four normal schools
operating in Tokyo at that time. The predecessors to these normal schools were the Tokyo Schoolof Training Elementary School Teachers, established in 1873, the Tokyo Women’s Normal School,
established in 1900, and others. Since its founding, TGU has sent many graduates out into thefield of education nationwide, and has a long history of achievement in training educators.

T GU facts
As of March 1, 2021

–As one of the nation’s core universities specialized in teacher training.
Number of Students

Number of Degree Seeking Students… … 5,246
Undergraduate… ……………………………………………………… 4,437▶ Graduate School… ……………………………………………………… 788
Master Course… …………………………………………………………… 277
Graduate School of Teacher Education………………………… 358
Doctoral Course… ………………………………………………………… 153▶ Postgraduate Course in Special Needs Education……… 21▶

Research and Educational Institutes
University institutes including the University Library andother centers such as International Students Exchange Centerand Center for Research in International Education support
campus members in their research and educational activities.
These are also available to the public.

Number of Non-Degree Students………… 68

International Students

Affiliated Schools

Number of International Students… …… 143
Degree Seeking Students… ………………………………………… 92
Undergraduate Level… …………………………………………………… 18
Graduate School Level… ………………………………………………… 74▶ Non-Degree Students…………………………………………………… 51(Grads / Undergrads Level)
Exchange Students…………………………………………………………… 12
Teacher Training Students………………………………………………… 14
Japanese Studies Students… ……………………………………………… 7
Research Students…………………………………………………………… 17
Others… ……………………………………………………………………………… 1▶

Number of International Students
by Countries (Regions)
China……………………………………………………………………………… 101
South Korea……………………………………………………………………… 11▶ Taiwan………………………………………………………………………………… 4▶ Egypt, Thailand, Vietnam … ………………………………………………… 2▶ Other 21 countries▶
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Koganei
Area

Kindergarten Koganei, Koganei Elementary School,
Koganei Junior High School

Setagaya
Area

Setagaya Elementary School, Setagaya Junior High School,
Senior High School

OizumiArea

Oizumi Elementary School,
International Secondary School

Takehaya
Area

Kindergarten Takehaya, Takehaya Elementary School,
Takehaya Junior High School

Higashikurume
Area

School for Children with Disabilities

We have 12 affiliated schools and kindergartens in which about
6,000 students are learning, in order to conduct educational research and to help TGU students practice teaching. Besides giving
general education to students, each affiliated school/kindergarten
establishes an original research subject and earnestly devotes its
effort to perform empirical and practical research in collaboration
with the theoretical advice given by TGU faculty.
Annually, about 1,300 TGU students are accepted to practiceteaching.

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Undergraduate Education
Faculty of Education
The Faculty of Education consists of two courses:
School Education Course
The School Education Course is divided into four classifications:
Elementary School Education, Secondary School Education, Special Needs Education, School Health Care and Education
These programs train students to become professional teachers in one of four specialisms of their choice. Upon completion of thecourse, students receive a teaching qualification for a specific department and subject. This course is suitable for those who plan towork as schoolteachers in the future.
Educational Specialist Course
Educational Specialist
The Educational Specialist Course provides a training program for those who intend to become school support staff members.
School supporters work in cooperation with schoolteachers and the local government. This course also provides training for those
who wish to become curators or educational staff members at museums, theaters or libraries, and for those who wish to help
solve educational problems worldwide.

School Education Course

Elementary School Education

Japanese, Social Studies, Mathematics, Science, Music, Fine Arts,
Health and Physical Education,Home Economics, English, School Education,
School Psychology, International Education, Infomatics Education,
Environmental Education, Technology Education of Monodzukuri,
Early Childhood Education

Secondary School Education

Japanese, Social Studies, Mathematics, Science, Music, Fine Arts,
Health and Physical Education, Home Economics,
Technology, English, Calligraphy

Special Needs Education

Education of Individuals with Hearling Disabilities
Education of Individuals with Speech Disabilities
Education of Individuals with Developmental Disabilities
Education for Individuals with Learning Disabilities

School Health Care and Education

School Health Care and Education

Educational Specialist Course
Lifelong Education, Counseling and Clinical Psychology,
Social Work,Multi-Cultural Education,Infomatics Education,
Expression Education, Lifelong Sports

Educational Specialist

Academic Calendar(Undergraduate Course) The academic year starts on April 1 and ends the following March 31.
Spring semester
Admission Ceremony ▶ Early AprilClasses start ▶ Early April
Classes end ▶ Late July

Autumn semester
Summer Classes start ▶ Mid-October
Break

Early August to Mid-OctoberAutumn semester
WinterBreak

Classes end ▶ Mid-February
Graduation Ceremony ▶ Mid-March

Late December to early January

3Spring
Break

Mid-February to Late MarchGraduate Education
Graduate School of Education (Master’s Course)
The objective of the Graduate School of Education Master's Course is to focus on cutting-edge themes that will be indispensable forsociety from now on, and to reappraise their content from an educational perspective. Such themes include globalism, educational
AI (artificial intelligence), clinical psychology, and educational cooperation, all of which are needed to guide the education of thenext generation. At the same time, the graduate school aims to cultivate educators and researchers who combine expertise in those
themes with mastery of a comprehensive range of new skills.
The Graduate School of Education consists of two majors:● Research and Development of Next Generation Japanese Educational System● Research and Development of Collaborative Educational Practices▶ Education by Artificial Intelligence▶ Clinical and Counseling Psychology▶ Collaborative Education
Double Degree ProgramsWe offer double degree programs at the master level with Beijing Normal University in China and Seoul National University ofEducation in South Korea. In these programs, students study at TGU and at the partner universities, and can obtain two master’sdegrees.

Graduate School of Teacher Education (Professional Degree Program)
The objective of the Major in Advanced Studies on Transforming Educational Practice is to train teachers who can serve as “schoolleaders” for educational activities in schools and local communities. Such teachers should demonstrate advanced practical teachingskills and be able to cooperate with faculty members, parents or guardians, local residents, and experts to solve problems during
the teaching of curricula and during initiatives to address present-day educational challenges.
The Graduate School of Teacher Education consists of the following program:● Course for Development of Educational Peofessionals▶ Management for School Organization▶ Comprehensive Educational Practice▶ Teaching Subject Areas
Japanese Language Education/Social Studies Education/Mathematics Education/Science Education/Music Education/
Art&Craft Education/Calligraphy Education/Health and Physical Education/Technology and Technical Education/
Home Economics Education/Engilish Education/Informatics Education/Early Childhood Education/
School Health Care and Education▶ Advancement of Special Support Education▶ Education ProjectSpecial Problem of School Education/International Understanding and Multi-Culutual Education/Environmental Education

The United Graduate School of Education (Doctoral Course)
The mission of the United Graduate School of Education is to make a contribution toward the systematic advancement of theinterdisciplinary sciences in the field of education. The main focuses are on the curriculum and on the processes of teaching andlearning at all age levels and in a variety of educational settings. The Graduate School provides students with the professional
training programs useful in educational colleges or universities.
The doctoral course brings together four universities in Tokyo metropolitan area: Tokyo Gakugei University, Saitama University,
Chiba University and Yokohama National University. TGU plays the administrative role in the program, which is composed ofindependent courses.

4International Exchange
Our university has been participating in international
exchange agreements with universities and research
institutes worldwide.

International Agreements (As of May 1, 2020)
Monash University
Australia

University of Canberra
University of Western Sydney
Victoria University
Beijing Foreign Studies University
Beijing Normal University
East China Normal University
Huazhong Normal University
Hunan Normal University

ChinaNanjing Normal University
Northeast Normal University
Shanghai Normal University
Soochow University
The Chinese Univresity of Hong Kong
The Education University of Hong Kong

Egypt

Aswan University
Institut National des Langues et Civilisations Orientales

FranceUniversité d'Orléans
Université Grenoble Alpes
Université Paris Diderot
Faculty II, University of Trier
Friedrich-Alexander-University Erlangen-Nuremberg

Germany

Universitat Heidelberg

International Students

Asien-Afrika-Institut of the Universitat Hamburg
University of Music and Performing Arts Munich
India
Indonesia

Agharkar Research Institute
Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia

Degree-seeking / Regular Students

Cheongju National University of Education
Chonnam National University▶ Undergraduate Students
Students who enroll in the university for four or more years
and earn the prescribed number of credits are awarded adegree. Students in the School Education and the Educational
Specialist Course earn a Bachelor of Education. Students
who earn the credits stipulated by the School Teacher’s
License Act, based on their curriculum, are also awarded theappropriate teaching license.
▶ Graduate Students (Master’s Program)Students who enroll in TGU’s Graduate School (master’sprogram) for two or more years, earn the prescribed numberof credits, pass a review of their Master's dissertation,
depending on the program and seminars they participatedin, will be awarded a master’s degree.
▶ Graduate Students (Doctoral Program)Students who enroll in the Graduate School (doctoralprogram) for three or more years, earn the prescribed numberof credits, pass a review of their doctoral dissertation, andpass their final exam will be awarded a doctoral degree.

Chungnam National University
College of Education, Seoul National University
Gyeongin National University of Education
Jeju National University
Korea

Kongju National University
Korea National University of Cultural Heritage
Korea National University of Education
Kyonggi University
Seoul National University of Education
Silla University
University of Seoul

Laos

National University of Laos

MexicoUniversidad de Ciencias y Artes de Chiapas

Mongolia

Mongolian State University of Education
National University of Mongolia

New Zealand

University of Canterbury

Philippines

Philippine Normal University

PolandJagiellonian University

SwedenGöteborg UniversityUmeå University, Department of Creative Studies
National Taichung University

TaiwanNational Taiwan Normal University
National Taiwan University

Tanzania

Faculty of Education, University of Dar es Salaam
Chang Mai Rajabhat University

ThailandKhon Kaen University
Silpakorn University
Thammasat University

U.K.

The University of Nottingham
Ball State University
Bridgewater State University
Carthage College

U.S.A.

Central Washington University
College of Education, Michigan State University
The State University of New York College at Cortland
University of Hawai'i at Hilo

Vietnam

University of Languages and International Studies,
Vietnam National University, Hanoi
University of Social Sciences and Humanities,
Vietnam National University, Hanoi

5Student Life
Each student will receive positive advice and will be given
careful counseling support from an academic advisor at Tokyo
Gakugei University. We also have specific support systems forleading a fruitful student life and for making good progress instudies without anxiety.
Financial Support
Japanese Government (MEXT) Scholarships
Th e r e a r e s o m e J a p a n e s e g o v e r n m e n t - s p o n s o r e dscholarships available under the Japanese Government(Monbukagakusho:MEXT) Scholarship program. Please visit
the website below for further information on the application
process:
STUDY IN JAPAN: https://www.studyinjapan.go.jp/en/index.html▶ Scholarships provided by JASSO(Japan Student Services Organization) ,other non-governmental organizations, and local governments
for Privately-Financed International Students
The annual screening of the ‘Monbukagakusho Honors
Scholarship for Privately-Financed International Students’is scheduled to be held by JASSO in Spring each year. The
application procedure for scholarships awarded by nongovernmental organizations and local governments differs foreach body. Please also visit the website below for scholarship
information.
JASSO: https://www.jasso.go.jp/en/index.html
STUDY IN JAPAN: https://www.studyinjapan.go.jp/en/index.html▶

Non-Degree / Non-Regular Students▶ Exchange Students (Undergraduate/Graduate level)
Exchange students are international students from TGU’s partner
universities with which TGU has student exchange agreements.
They take classes for a short-term period (up to one year) at
TGU and a transcript will be issued for the courses taken.
◆ ISEP (International Student Exchange Program in English)
In this program, TGU professors teach classes relating toJapanese culture and society in English in their respective fieldsof specialization. Exchange Students can take classes in English
in a wide range of non-language subjects. Every ISEP academic
year starts from Autumn semester and consists of two semesters.
▶ Research Students
These are students who conduct research on a specific topic
under the guidance of an academic advisor. Their term ofenrollment is usually six months or one year. They are notawarded any special degrees or certifications.
▶ Credit-Earning Students
Non-TGU students who take one or more classes at TGU arereferred to as credit-earning students. Students who pass a test
for a subject covered by the course they are taking, will earn theprescribed credits for that course.

Housing
Tokyo Gakugei University offers the following housing facilities
for international students and researchers who are granted
Japanese Government Scholarships or dispatched based on theAcademic Exchange Agreement: International House, HigashiKurume International Student Dormitory, and International
Student Dormitory Association of Kodaira (HitotsubashiUniversity).
We open applications for university housing to the applicant
before their travel to Japan. If you are one of those privatelyfinanced students and want to rent housing facilities, pleaseenquire at the International Division, TGU. In addition, theUniversity Co-op on campus offers housing support forstudents.

Supporting International Students[Tutors]
We offer language tutors and student support services tohelp international students with their Japanese as well asother aspects of student life at TGU.
[Japanese Language Courses]
GISEC offers five different levels of Japanese language
courses. International students can join the courses after
taking a placement test.

International Student Exchange Center (GISEC)The International Student Exchange Center serves a wide varietyof purposes. It offers Japanese language preparatory education
and Japanese Studies classes to international students, provides
counseling and advice related to both academics and everyday
living, and investigates best practices in education.
GISEC: http://www.u-gakugei.ac.jp/~gisec/english/index.html

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Area
Higashikurume

OizumiAreaOizumi-gakuen

Tokyo MapSugamoOtsukaTabata
JR Yamanote LineSunshine City

NipporiTokyo
Gakugei
University

Ikebukuro

Takehaya Area

Keisei Line

Ueno

Ueno Zoo

Keisei Ueno
The National Museum
Of Western Art
Ame Yoko Street

Korakuen ParkTokyo Dome

Koganei Area

Shinjuku Gyoen
Garden
Kabukicho

JR Chuo Line

Ryogoku

Akihabara

Shinjuku Yotsuya

Kokubunji Musashi Kichijoji
Koganei

Kaminarimon-gate
Asakusa

The Kokugikan
Stadium

Suidobashi Ochanomizu
The Imperial Palace
Nijyu Bridge

Yoyogi ParkTokyo
Sky Tree

Kanda

Takeshita Street

Harajuku
Tokyo Metropolitan
Government OfficeSetagaya AreaTokyoJapanese Diet Building
Hibiya ParkShibuya
Roppongi Hills

ShimbashiTokyo Tower

Shinagawa
The statue ofHachikoNarita
International Airport

GinzaEbisu
Tokyu Line

Yurakucho

Hamamatsucho

JR Narita
ExpressKeikyu LineTokyoMonorail

Rainbow Bridge

Tokyo International Airport (Haneda)

Airport Limousine Busfrom Haneda to Musashi Koganei
Airport Limousine Busfrom Narita to Kichijoji

Access to Tokyo Gakugei University
60

Tokyo Sta.

min.

JR Narita Express

Narita International Airport

JR Chuo Line85

Kichijoji Sta.

min.

20

Hamamatsucho Sta.

Tokyo International Airport Tokyo Monorail(Haneda Airport)

10min.

JR Chuo Line Musashikoganei

Airport Limousine Bus
min.

40

min.

Sta.

5min.

Tokyo Sta.

JR Yamanote Line

4010min.

Busmin.

TokyoGakugei
UniversityJR Chuo Line

90min.

Airport Limousine Bus

From Narita International Airport

From Tokyo International Airport(Haneda)▶Take JR (Japan Railways) Narita Express from "Narita International Airport"▶Take Tokyo Monorail from "Tokyo International Airport" to JR "Hamamatsucho"

to "Tokyo" station. Change to JR Chuo Line and get off at "Musashikoganei"
Station. Take the Keio bus bound for KODAIRA Danchi (No. 5) to "Gakugeidai
Seimon" bus stop.
▶T ake the Airport Limousine Bus bound for "Kichijoji" station from Narita
International Airport. At "Kichijoji," go onto JR Chuo line and get off at"Musashikoganei" Station. Take the Keio bus bound for KODAIRA Danchi (No. 5)
to "Gakugeidai Seimon" bus stop.

station. Change to JR Yamanote Line and get off at "Tokyo" Station. Change toJR Chuo Line and get off at "Musashikoganei" Station. Take the Keio bus boundfor KODAIRA Danchi (No. 5) to "Gakugeidai Seimon" bus stop.
▶ 
Take the Airport Limousine Bus bound for "Musashikoganei Station south exit"from Tokyo International Airport. Take the Keio bus bound for KODAIRA Danchi(No. 5) to "Gakugeidai Seimon" bus stop.

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