National Institution for
Academic Degrees andQuality Enhancement of Higher Education

2023-2024

Title : Transferring the History of the Subject/Transforming the History of the Subject

Language, culture, science, and laws of physics discovered by our ancestors continually evolve with the times. Education (at school) and culture serve as aninterface between the past and the future: we learn from history, and then develop and apply this knowledge to shape the world of the future. After that, we passon the cumulative fruits of this process of evolution, development, and application; that is the starting point of higher education, whose components provide thebuilding blocks of our world.
In the plaque shown above, the sculptor Matt Mullican expresses this concept in his own way, with signs and symbols that he has created himself.
From the top left, this work starts with the Big Bang and then progresses in chronological order through the birth of life, the invention of tools, advances intechnology, the development of communication, and a space capsule. It shows how changes over the course of history in life sciences, geosciences, archaeology,
engineering, astronomy, and literature, among others, are related to the modern academic framework.
In addition, the ﬁve basic elements of which the world is composed ‒ a consistent theme throughout Mullicanʼ s work ‒ are shown at the bottom of the plaque:thought; the means of expressing thought, i.e., language; the world surrounded by language (the subjective world, i.e., that which humanity has created); theworld outside language (the objective world, i.e., nature); and division and combination. This concept represents the fact that the things created by our ancestors
are the components of our world, and that the world is constantly undergoing a repeated process of division and combination.

CONTENTS
The NIAD-QE Charter02

About NIAD-QE

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Greetings from the President

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Roles of NIAD-QE

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Historical Sketch

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Organization and Administration
Organizational Chart

Former Presidents

Executive Members

Advisors & Counselors

Academic Staﬀ

Board of Councilors

Administrative Committee

Committee for Certiﬁed Evaluation and Accreditation of Universities

Committee for Certiﬁed Evaluation and Accreditation of Colleges of Technology

Committee for Certiﬁed Evaluation and Accreditation of Law Schools

Committee for National University Corporation Education and Research Evaluation

Committee for Validation and Examination of Degrees

Committee for the Acceleration Program for Reorganization of Universities and KOSEN

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Steering Committee for Japanese College and University Portraits

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University Evaluation

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Loans and Grants for Facilities

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Awarding of Academic Degrees

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Cooperation in Quality Assurance

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Studies and Research

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Subsidization for Personnel Cultivation

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Data

History Prior to the Merger『 T h e NI A D - Q E l o g o 』
This logo is a stylized representation of
the letter ʻN,ʼ the ﬁrst letter in thename of NIAD-QE: NIAD-QE is moving
toward a new age, focusing on fairness
and trustworthiness.
Yellow represents development; andgreen represents hope.

Members of Committees, etc.

Certiﬁed Evaluation and Accreditation
Loans and Grants for Facilities

Awarding of NIAD-QE Degrees
Budget of NIAD-QE
Land and Buildings

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Number of Full-time Positions

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Acce s s Ma p s

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The NIAD-QE Charter
The NIAD-QE Charter

The environment surrounding higher education in Japan has changed considerably with such factors as the
spread of globalization, the declining birthrate and structural changes in industry and society. Quality assurance
and improvement, and international recognition of higher education are now more important than ever throughout
higher education. This is why the National Institution for Academic Degrees and Quality Enhancement of Higher
Education (NIAD-QE) was established in 2016. It was established through the merger of the National Institution for
Academic Degrees and University Evaluation and the Center for National University Finance and Management.
To further strengthen its university support functions, NIAD-QE is taking the opportunity presented by this merger
to reaffirm its mission and role, and its basic goals. Thus, it has adopted the NIAD-QE Charter as a guideline forall members, and NIAD-QE pledges to live up to society’s expectations.
April 1, 2023

（Roles of NIAD-QE）

NIAD-QE supports improvements in the quality of higher education in Japan, which contribute to thedevelopment of Japanese higher education: the evaluation of universities and colleges, the awarding ofacademic degrees, cooperation in quality assurance, studies and research on all of these topics, and theprovision of loans and grants for facilities at national university corporations. In addition, by providing
subsidies, NIAD-QE encourages the expansion of education and research activities in fields where support
is deemed particularly necessary in order to cultivate personnel in the medium- to long-term, thereby
contributing to the development of Japanese society as a whole.

1 . Conducting evaluations with international recognitionN IAD-QE is a pioneer in the development of evaluation systems in Japan: It is a core third-party evaluation
organization that evaluates the status of education and research activities at universities and colleges inJapan. NIAD-QE both develops advanced evaluations with wide international recognition, and conducts thoseevaluations. NIAD-QE also promotes cooperation with evaluation organizations in Japan and overseas.

2 . Providing opportunities to obtain an academic degree based on diverse learning outcomesNIAD-QE offers an increasingly diverse array of learners the opportunity to obtain an academic degree: It is
Japan’s only non-university body that awards academic degrees. This contributes to the transition to a system oflifelong learning and diverse development of higher education.

3 . Cooperating with universities, colleges, and quality assurance organizations

NIAD-QE, in cooperation with universities, colleges, and quality assurance organizations in Japan and overseas,
engages in activities related to quality assurance in higher education with these goals: contributing to improving
the quality of education and research at universities and colleges in Japan, reinforcing the management baseof national university corporations, assuring the international reputation of higher education and ensuring theinternational recognition of qualifications related to higher education, including academic degrees.

4 . Promoting studies and research

NIAD-QE promotes primary research for the projects mentioned above, and practical research to verify theseprojects. NIAD-QE also conducts selective studies, and through its research on policy issues related to quality
assurance, it contributes to the enhancement of quality assurance in Japanese higher education.

5 . Providing loans and grants for facilities at national university corporations, etc.

NIAD-QE helps to enhance the education and research environment at national university corporations, etc.,
aiming to improve finance and management by providing loans and grants for the development of facilities,
thereby contributing to the promotion of education and research at national university corporations, etc.

6 . Subsidizing for organizational changes at universities and colleges

NIAD-QE has used a government subsidy to establish a fund from which it provides universities and colleges withsubsidies in accordance with basic guidelines prescribed by the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Scienceand Technology and NIAD-QE’s own implementation policy. By providing these subsidies, NIAD-QE encourages
the expansion of education and research activities in fields where support is deemed particularly necessary inorder to cultivate personnel in the medium- to long-term.

（The Management Policy of NIAD-QE）

1 . Undertaking duties to ensure effective management

 s an incorporated administrative agency, NIAD-QE never forgets that it has been entrusted with its duties by theAcitizens of Japan, and will carry them out. This will ensure that NIAD-QE achieves its mid-term objectives and midterm plan. In addition, NIAD-QE aims to make improvements and revisions based on ceaseless self-assessment,
and it will strive to guarantee, effective management, while also seeking to improve the quality of its operations.

2 . Working with Colleagues involved with universities

NIAD-QE is an organization founded as an inter-university research institute. It cooperates with universities andcolleges to undertake projects that universities cannot do alone.

3 . Ensuring neutrality, fairness, and transparency

NIAD-QE ensures neutrality, fairness, and transparency in the execution of its duties, and gains the understandingof those involved in higher education, and other diverse parties. It aims to gain the trust of society. It emphasizes
compliance, respect for human rights, and the protection of information. In addition, through proactive
dissemination and disclosure of information, NIAD-QE informs society of its activities’ results, always ensuringtransparency. In particular, while working closely with universities, colleges, and quality assurance organizations,
NIAD-QE maintains neutrality by constantly maintaining awareness of differences in levels of information
disclosure.

4 . Strengthening internal controls and encouraging closer staff-faculty partnerships
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NIAD-QE seeks to strengthen internal controls under the leadership of its President. In order to carry out its duties,
NIAD-QE encourages closer relationships between staff and faculty members, thus maximizing the organization’s
combined strength.

About NIAD-QE
Introduction

NIAD-QE was established on April 1, 2016 through the merger of the National Institution for Academic Degrees
and University Evaluation, and the Center for National University Finance and Management. Working with
universities and colleges to ensure that higher education merits the expectations of society, NIAD-QE supports
universities and colleges to enhance the quality of their education and research, and strives to achieve
recognition and appreciation of academic degrees as the result of learning at the higher education level. To
achieve these objectives, NIAD-QE performs university evaluations, provides loans and grants for facilities,
awards academic degrees, encourages cooperation in quality assurance, and conducts studies and researchon these topics. NIAD-QE has used a government subsidy to establish a fund from which it provides universities
and colleges with subsidies in accordance with basic guidelines prescribed by the Minister of Education,
Culture, Sports, Science and Technology and NIAD-QE’s own implementation policy. By providing thesesubsidies, NIAD-QE encourages the expansion of education and research activities in fields where support isdeemed particularly necessary in order to cultivate personnel in the medium- to long-term.

University Evaluation

NIAD-QE conducts third-party evaluations of higher education institutions to support the efforts of universities
and colleges to maintain and enhance the quality of their education and research. To realize this goal, NIADQE strives to ensure that universities and colleges assist each other to enhance quality by conducting objective
evaluations by university personnel, and other stakeholders. As an evaluation organization accredited by the
Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology, NIAD-QE has continued the certified evaluation
and accreditation of 337 universities, 169 colleges of technology (KOSEN), and 82 law schools since FY2005.
At the request of the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) National University
Corporation Evaluation Committee, NIAD-QE has been tasked with evaluating education and research at national
university corporations and inter-university research institute corporations during the medium-term objective
period.
Along with playing a leading role in the third-party evaluation of Japan’s universities and colleges, NIAD-QE
supports universities and colleges in improving the quality of their education and research through evaluation.

Loans and Grants for Facilities

NIAD-QE provides loans and grants for the development of facilities at national university corporations, interuniversity research institute corporations, and National Institute of Technology.
To ensure that these institutions fulfill their mission by providing education, conducting research, and contributing
to society, NIAD-QE provides loans and grants to national university corporations etc., to support them indeveloping a better education and research environment, whilst improving their finances and management.

Awarding of Academic Degrees

NIAD-QE is the only organization in Japan that has the right to award academic degrees equivalent touniversity degrees. NIAD-QE has awarded degrees to more than 90,000 people since March, 1992. NIAD-QE
awards degrees in two schemes: for graduates of junior colleges and colleges of technology, etc., who haveaccumulated credit hours to a certain level of learning (Bachelor’s degrees); and for those who have completed
courses at educational institutions operated by government ministries/agencies recognized as equivalent touniversity undergraduate programs or graduate programs (Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Doctoral degrees).
NIAD-QE aims to award academic degrees to learners with academic abilities equivalent to that of those whohave completed university undergraduate or graduate programs, and to ensure that diverse learning outcomesat the higher education level are recognized and appreciated.

Cooperation in Quality Assurance

In order to contribute to the development of higher education in Japan, NIAD-QE works with universities andcolleges to acquire, arrange, and distribute information on quality assurance in higher education, both in Japanand overseas. NIAD-QE uses a variety of channels, including Japanese College and University Portraits, which is
a common data portal that supplies information on education at universities and colleges in Japan. NIAD-QE alsocollates and publishes information about various learning opportunities provided by higher education institutionsin Japan. NIAD-QE also works with universities and colleges to create programs for training in quality assurance.
In addition, NIAD-QE cooperates with universities and colleges to gather, collate and analyze necessary
information to assist national university corporations in their efforts towards strengthened management bases.
Furthermore, to increase international recognition of, and confidence in, Japanese higher education, NIAD-QE
also engages in partnership and cooperation activities with quality assurance organizations, both in Japan andoverseas.
NIAD-QE actively supports the quality assurance activities of higher education institutions in Japan, working with
universities and quality assurance organizations.

Studies and Research

NIAD-QE conducts research to form the foundations of, and verify, its programs. It also conducts researchon quality assurance in Japanese higher education. NIAD-QE conducts this research with higher education
institutions and quality assurance organizations in Japan and overseas, whilst ensuring its programs’ neutrality.
In addition to improving the quality of higher education and reflecting the further development of its programs,
NIAD-QE makes its research output available to universities, colleges, and other relevant organizations. NIAD-QE
also conducts research that meets the expectations of society.

Subsidization for Personnel Cultivation

NIAD-QE has used a government subsidy to establish a fund and has set out a policy for implementing
subsidy program operations in accordance with basic guidelines prescribed by the Minister of Education,
Culture, Sports, Science and Technology. Under these basic guidelines and its own implementation
policy, NIAD-QE provides universities and colleges of technology with subsidies to fund the establishmentof faculties and the like in education and research fields where support is deemed particularly necessary
in order to cultivate personnel in the medium- to long-term, along with other organizational changes.

3Greetings from the President
The National Institution for Academic Degrees and Quality Enhancementof Higher Education (NIAD-QE) was launched April 1, 2016, when the
National Institution for Academic Degrees and University Evaluation
merged with the Center for National University Finance and Management.
Since the merger, NIAD-QE has continued to carry out the work of both its
predecessors: evaluating universities and colleges, awarding academic
degrees, conducting cooperative quality assurance, and providing loans
and grants to facilities. In addition, we at NIAD-QE use the achievements
and strengths of the precursors to generate synergy through the merger,
and contribute to efforts to improve the quality of higher education.
With globalization and the diversification of universities, the higher
education environment in Japan is changing rapidly and the role that
NIAD-QE should play has increased tremendously in recent years.
The National Institution for Academic Degrees and Quality Enhancementof Higher Education Act was amended in FY2022, enabling NIAD-QE toprovide subsidies to support the restructuring of faculties and other suchinitiatives at universities and colleges of technology aiming to cultivate
highly skilled professionals who will drive growing fields such as digitaland green businesses. In FY2023 NIAD-QE began inviting applications for
its Acceleration Program for Reorganization of Universities and KOSEN.
We hope that this program will assist in further enhancing the functionsof universities and colleges, which nurture the personnel who will support
Japan’s future.

NIAD-QE President

FUKUDA Hideki

Moreover, NIAD-QE is contributing to the achievement of the UN’s SDG 3.(Ensure healthy lives and promote
well-being for all at all ages) and 4.(Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong
learning opportunities for all) by supporting the development of higher education in Japan.
One example of our efforts in this area can be seen in our support for the development of facilities by national
universities. After undergoing a third-party evaluation in the social finance (a means of procuring funds for the
purpose of projects aimed at resolving social issues) by the Japan Credit Rating Agency, Ltd. (JCR), we began
issuing social bonds in the form of NIAD-QE bonds in FY2019. NIAD-QE is contributing both to ensuring healthy
lives and promoting well-being for all, and to securing high-quality medical education through the use of funds
procured via the social finance to support national university hospitals.
In FY2021, NIAD-QE celebrated the 30th anniversary of its establishment. Under our system for awarding
academic degrees, which dates back to our founding, more than 90,000 people have been awarded a degree.
As Japan’s only non-university body that awards academic degrees, NIAD-QE will continue to contribute to thedevelopment of higher education.
In the realm of university evaluation, NIAD-QE has conducted certified evaluation and accreditation since FY2005
as an evaluation organization certified by the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology.
In addition, at the request of MEXT’s National University Corporation Evaluation Committee, NIAD-QE evaluates
the state of education and research at national university corporations and inter-university research institutecorporations during the mid-term objective period. Through evaluation, NIAD-QE aims to support universities
and colleges in their efforts to improve the quality of education and research.
Furthermore, NIAD-QE will continue to contribute to ensuring the credibility of Japanese higher education
qualifications and to facilitate recognition of qualifications together with other countries by serving as Japan’s
official National Information Center (NIC) under the UNESCO’s conventions on the recognition of qualifications
in higher education – the Global Convention, which entered into force in March 2023, as well as the Tokyo
Convention.
This year marks the final year of NIAD-QE’s fourth mid-term objective period. Every member of NIAD-QE isdedicated to increasing the clarity of our operations and fulfilling our mission. We would therefore greatly
appreciate your continued support and understanding.
National Institution for Academic Degrees andUniversity Evaluation

Center for
National University Finance and Management

July 1991 The National Institution for Academic Degrees (NIAD) is
foundedApril 2000 NIAD is reorganized as a new entity charged with carryingout the evaluation of universities in addition to its
degree-awarding functions
April 2004 The National Institution for Academic Degrees andUniversity Evaluation (NIAD-UE) is established as an
Incorporated Administrative Agency

July 1992 The Center for National University Finance (CNUF) is
foundedApril 2004 The Center for National University Finance andManagement (CUFM) is established as an Incorporated
Administrative Agency

April 2016

Merger4

National Institution for Academic Degrees andQuality Enhancement of Higher Education (NIAD-QE)

Roles of NIAD-QE
NIAD-QE was established as an Incorporated Administrative Agency in accordance with the Act on General
Rules for Incorporated Administrative Agencies, and the National Institution for Academic Degrees andQuality Enhancement of Higher Education Act. NIAD-QE works to improve the level of education and researchat universities and their equivalents (i.e., universities, colleges of technology, and inter-university research
institutes) by evaluating education and research activities at these institutions. In addition, it seeks to improvethe education and research environment at national university corporations, etc. (i.e., national university
corporations, inter-university research institute corporations, and National Institute of Technology) by providingthem with loans and grants to fund the development of facilities. In addition, by awarding academic degrees
based on the evaluation of various learning outcomes at higher education institutions other than universities,
NIAD-QE seeks to achieve a society that appropriately evaluates diverse learning outcomes, and thereby
contributes to the further development of higher education in Japan. NIAD-QE also provides subsidies to fundthe establishment of faculties and the like, along with other organizational changes, in accordance with basic
guidelines prescribed by the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology. Our goal here isto encourage the expansion of education and research activities in fields where support is deemed particularly
necessary in order to cultivate personnel in the medium- to long-term, and thereby contribute to the developmentof Japanese society. To achieve these objectives, NIAD-QE carries out the following duties:
1. Evaluation of education, research, and other activities of universities and colleges, and disclosure ofevaluation results to the universities and colleges concerned, as well as to the public, in order to enhance
the standard of education and research at universities and colleges;
2. Provision of loans to national university corporations and inter-university research institute corporations forthe acquisition of land, construction or enhancement of facilities, and installation of equipment, as specified
by the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (provision of loans for facilities);
3. P rovision of grants to national university corporations, etc. for the acquisition of land, installation orenhancement of facilities, or installation of equipment, as specified by the Minister of Education, Culture,
Sports, Science and Technology (provision of grants for facilities);
4. Awarding of academic degrees (Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Doctoral degrees) in accordance with the School
Education Act;
5. Research on the evaluation of education and research activities at universities and colleges, and researchon the evaluation of the learning outcomes required for the awarding of academic degrees;
6. Gathering and analyzing necessary information to assist national university corporations’ efforts toward
strengthened management bases, as well as disseminating the outcomes;
7. Gathering, collating, and disseminating information on the evaluation of education and research activities atuniversities and colleges;
8. Gathering, collating, and disseminating information on the qualifications for admission, academic degrees
and equivalents of Japanese and overseas higher education institutions;
9. Gathering, collating, and disseminating information about various learning opportunities at Japanese
universities;
10. Evaluation of education and research activities at national university corporations and inter-university
research institutes, based on requests from MEXT’s National University Corporation Evaluation Committee,
followed by disclosure of the results of this evaluation to the Committee, the national university or interuniversity research institute concerned, and the general public;
11. Collection of money paid by national university corporations, repayment of previous liabilities, and payment
of interest on those liabilities ＊;12. Management and disposal of Center for National University Finance and Management property, NIAD-QE’spredecessor, so that proceeds can be used to repay liabilities, and to fund grants for facilities＊; and13. Provision of subsidies to universities and colleges in accordance with basic guidelines prescribed by the
Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology and NIAD-QE’s own implementation policy.
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These are duties being carried out for a certain period.

Historical Sketch
April 2016

The National Institution for Academic Degrees and Quality Enhancement of Higher Education (NIADQE) is formed through the merger of the National Institution for Academic Degrees and University
Evaluation and the Center for National University Finance and Management.

June 2017

The results of NIAD-QE’s evaluation of education and research at national university corporations
and inter-university research institute corporations during the second mid-term objective period are
confirmed and published.

March 2019

The number of people granted NIAD-QE degrees exceeds 80,000.

June 2019

NIAD-QE establishes the Department of University Administration Cooperation and Facility Support.

September 2019

NIAD-QE establishes the National Information Center for Academic Recognition Japan (NIC-Japan).

March 2021

The number of people granted NIAD-QE degrees exceeds 90,000.

March 2023

The results of NIAD-QE’s evaluation of education and research at national university corporations
and inter-university research institute corporations during the third mid-term objective period are
confirmed and published.

April 2023

NIAD-QE establishes the Department of Aid for Higher Education Institutions.

5Organization and Administration
Organizational Chart（As of June 2023）

President

Board of Councilors
Administrative Committee

Vice-Presidents
Auditors
Advisors &Counselors
Director General &Executive Director

Research Department
Office of Auditing
Planning Office
General Affairs Division

Office of Information Systems

Accounting Division

Department of Administration

Degree Validation andExamination Division
University Evaluation
Planning Division
Department of
University Evaluation

University Evaluation
Support DivisionInternational Affairs Division

Department of University
Administration Cooperation andFacility Support

Department of Aid forHigher Education Institutions

Center for Japanese Collegeand University Portraits

University Administration
Cooperation Division
NUC＊ Facility Support Division
Program Promotion Division
Subsidy Division
Office of Center forJapanese College and University Portraits

National Information Center for Academic
Recognition Japan (NIC-Japan)＊

NUC : National University Corporation

Committees for University Evaluation
Committee for Certified Evaluation and Accreditation of Universities
Committee for Certified Evaluation and Accreditation of Colleges of Technology
Committee for Certified Evaluation and Accreditation of Law Schools
Committee for National University Corporation Education and Research Evaluation

Committee for Awarding of Academic Degrees
Committee for Validation and Examination of Degrees

Committee for Subsidization
Committee for the Acceleration Program for Reorganization of
Universities and KOSEN

Committee for Collaboration in Quality Assurance at Universities
Steering Committee for Japanese College and University Portraits

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Office of NUC Evaluation

Office of Information on
Higher Education

Former Presidents
National Institution for Academic Degrees (July
1991 to March 2000)
National Institution for Academic Degrees andUniversity Evaluation (April 2000 to March 2016)

Center for National University Finance (July 1992 toMarch 2004)
Center for National University Finance andManagement (April 2004 to March 2016)

TANAKA Ikuzo

July 1991 to March 1998

KIMURA Tsutomu

April 1998 to March 2009

HIRANO Shin-ichi

April 2009 to March 2012

NOGAMI Tomoyuki

April 2012 to March 2016

MAEKAWA Tadashi
OSAKI Hitoshi
ENDO Akio
TOYODA Nagayasu
TAKAI Rikuo

July 1992 to March 1999
April 1999 to March 2004
April 2004 to March 2010
April 2010 to March 2013
April 2013 to March 2016

National Institution for Academic Degrees andQuality Enhancement of Higher Education

FUKUDA Hideki

Executive Members■ President■ Vice-President■ Vice-President■ Auditor■ Auditor

FUKUDA Hideki
MITSUISHI Mamoru
KINUGASA Makoto
SHIBA Mariko

OGASAWARA Naoshi
Director, Oﬃce of Auditing
KAWAHARA Yosuke
Director, Planning Office
KINUGASA Makoto
Director General
MORIYAMA Atsushi
SATO Hitomi
Executive Director
TAKAHIRA Kozo
● Department of Administration
Executive Director

ABE Yoshinobu
Director, General Affairs Division
KAWAHARA Yosuke
Director, Accounting Division
NOZUMI Go
Director, Degree Validation and Examination Division
HIRAO Wataru
Director, Office of Information Systems, General Affairs Division
ISHIGAKE Itsuo● Department of University Evaluation
Executive Director

YOSHIDA Hayato
Director, University Evaluation Planning Division
YAMAUCHI Masaru
Director, University Evaluation Support Division
GOTO Akihiro
Director, International Affairs Division
TOYOSHIMA Mihoko
Director, Office of National University Corporation Evaluation
YAMAUCHI Masaru
Director, Office of Information on Higher Education, International Affairs Division
TOYOSHIMA Mihoko

April 2016 to present● Department of University Administration Cooperation and Facility Support
Executive Director
Executive Consultant

UEHARA Takayuki

HIROSE Jun
Director, University Administration Cooperation Division
MUKAI Mari
Director, National University Corporation Facility Support Division
MORIMOTO Mikiko● Department of Aid for Higher Education Institutions
Executive Director

KAJIWARA Osamu
Director, Program Promotion Division
ENDO Akinori
Director, Subsidy Division
MIYAKURA Naoyuki● Research Department
Dean
Director

TODAYAMA Kazuhisa

YOSHIKAWA Yumiko● Center for Japanese College and University Portraits
Executive Director

KURAKAWA Kei
Director, Office of Center for Japanese College and University Portraits
YAMAUCHI Masaru● National Information Center for Academic Recognition Japan(NIC-Japan)
Executive Director
Vice Executive Director
Director

MORI RieYOSHIDA Hayato
TOYOSHIMA Mihoko

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Advisors & Counselors
Counselors

HASEGAWA Toshikazu
OKAMOTO Kazuo

Academic Staff● Research Department
Dean

TODAYAMA Kazuhisa
Director

YOSHIKAWA Yumiko
Professor

IDA Masaaki
MITSUDA Yoshitaka
NODA Ayaka
TODAYAMA Kazuhisa

ISHII Tetsuya
MIYAZAKI Kazuteru
SAKAGUCHI Kikue
YOSHIKAWA Yumiko

KURAKAWA Kei
MIZUTA Kensuke
SHIBUI Susumu

LI MinMORI RieSHIMADA Toshiyuki

HIHARA Eiji

SUZUKI Toshiya

TAKENAKA Toru

HAYASHI Takayuki
SHIMOI Yasushi

HOTTA Taiji

HUANG Meiying

Special Appointed Professor

HASHIZUME Hiromichi
YAMAGUCHI Shu
Associate Professor

ICHIMURA Kenshiro
Assistant Professor

SAITO Takanori
Visiting Professor

HAMANAKA Yoshitaka
KAWASHIMA Tatsuo● Center for Japanese College and University Portraits
Executive Director

KURAKAWA Kei● National Information Center for Academic Recognition Japan (NIC-Japan)
Executive Director

MORI Rie

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Professor

NODA Ayaka

Senior Advisor

HOTTA Taiji

Board of Councilors
The Board of Councilors discusses important matters concerning the institution’s activities and management, at
the President’s request. The Board can comprise up to 20 members who possess valuable insights concerning
universities and other institutions, or who have the professional knowledge and experience necessary for
managing NIAD-QE activities.

Administrative Committee
The Administrative Committee advises the President on management and implementation of NIAD-QE activities
that the President determines to be necessary. The committee can comprise up to 20 members, each withexperience as a university president, specialist engaged in education and research, or a NIAD-QE professor.

Committee for Certified Evaluation and Accreditation of Universities
The Committee for Certified Evaluation and Accreditation of Universities discusses evaluations of the overall
condition of education and research activities at universities. The committee can comprise up to 30 members,
each a university president, professor, or a specialist with experience in society, economics, and culture.

Committee for Certified Evaluation and Accreditation of Colleges of Technology
The Committee for Certified Evaluation and Accreditation of Colleges of Technology discusses evaluations of
the overall condition of education and research at colleges of technology. The committee can comprise up
to 20 members, each a college of technology president, professor, or a specialist with experience in society,economics, and culture.

Committee for Certified Evaluation and Accreditation of Law Schools
The Committee for Certified Evaluation and Accreditation of Law Schools discusses evaluations of the statusof education and research activities at law schools. The committee can comprise up to 30 members, each an
academic with broad knowledge of law schools, judicial officers, or a specialist with experience in society,economics, and culture.

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Committee for National University Corporation Education and Research Evaluation
The Committee for National University Corporation Education and Research Evaluation makes evaluationsof the conditions of education and research at national university corporations and inter-university research
institutes, based on requests from MEXT’s National University Corporation Evaluation Committee. The
committee can comprise up to 30 members, each a university president, professor, inter-university research
institute president, or faculty member with experience in society, economics, and culture.

Committee for Validation and Examination of Degrees
The Committee for Validation and Examination of Degrees is in charge of both the examination involved in theawarding of academic degrees, and the approval and recognition of advanced courses provided by various
educational institutions other than universities. The Committee can comprise up to 20 members, each with anadvanced academic background, such as a professor at a university or NIAD-QE professor.

Committee for the Acceleration Program for Reorganization of Universities and KOSEN
The Committee for the Acceleration Program for Reorganization of Universities and KOSEN reviews the content
of project plans submitted by universities and colleges of technology that have applied for funding under
the subsidy program and discusses which universities and colleges of technology should be candidates forselection. The committee can comprise up to 15 members, each being a university president, professor, or a
specialist with experience in specific fields.

Steering Committee for Japanese College and University Portraits
The Steering Committee for Japanese College and University Portraits discusses how to manage the Portraits.
The committee can comprise up to 13 members, who either have direct knowledge and experience in higher
education, or have been nominated by the community of higher education that concerns gathering, publishingand utilizing information in the Portraits.

10University Evaluation
NIAD-QE conducts third-party evaluation of higher education institutions to assist universities and colleges inenhancing the quality of their education and research activities. NIAD-QE aims to ensure that universities andcolleges help enhance each other’s quality by conducting objective evaluations with the involvement of university
personnel and others who are highly qualified. NIAD-QE also leads the evaluation of education and research at
Japanese universities and colleges by acquiring, arranging, and distributing information on university evaluations.

University Evaluation⃝ Certified Evaluation and Accreditation
At least once every seven years, national, public, private universities (including junior colleges) and colleges of technology
are evaluated by an organization certified by the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (a certified
evaluation and accreditation organization). This evaluation focuses on the status of institutions’ education and research,organizational management, and facilities and equipment. The aim is to improve the standard of their education andresearch. Universities with professional graduate schools (such as law schools) undergo evaluation by a certified evaluation
and accreditation organization at least once every five years. This evaluation focuses on academic programs, organizationof academic staff, and other aspects of education and research activities at professional graduate schools.
【School Education Act, Article 109, Article 123, etc.】

1. Certified Evaluation and Accreditation of universities, and colleges of technology
NIAD-QE performs the following activities related to evaluation of the overall status of education and research atuniversities and colleges of technology:

Institutional Certified Evaluation and Accreditation of universities, and colleges of technology
As an organization certified by the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology, NIADQE evaluates universities and colleges of technology that have applied for evaluation. In addition to its
Institutional Certified Evaluation and Accreditation activities, NIAD-QE performs third-party evaluations on
its own at the request of universities and colleges, focusing on 3
thematic items (Research Activities, Community Engagement, andInternationalization of Higher Education) for universities, and 2
thematic items (Research Activities and Community Engagement) forcolleges of technology.

2. C ertified Evaluation and Accreditation of professional
graduate schools
NIAD-QE evaluates education and research activities at professional
graduate schools.

Certified Evaluation and Accreditation of law schools
As an organization certified by the Minister of Education, Culture,
Sports, Science and Technology, NIAD-QE evaluates law schoolsthat have applied for evaluation.

3. V erification of Certified Evaluation and Accreditation
Every fiscal year, NIAD-QE conducts a survey on criteria andmethods for evaluation of institutions that have undergone certified
evaluation and accreditation (universities, colleges of technology,
and law schools), and committee members who have conducted
these evaluations in order to gain feedback for future improvement.
NIAD-QE then verifies the effectiveness and appropriateness of theevaluations based on its analysis of the results.

For universities and colleges that haveundergone accreditation and evaluation by
NIAD-QE and have been found to be compliant
with the evaluation criteria, NIAD-QE issues anaccreditation certificate, and also provides theaccreditation logo as proof for the public.

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Outline of Certified Evaluation and Accreditation

Process
NIAD-QE’s Review Process
Briefing by
NIAD-QE

Self-assessment
at eachinstitution

Site visit

Preparationof selfassessment
reportCompilation ofevaluation results

Finalization ofevaluation results

Notification ofdraft results

Statement of
Objections

Publication ofevaluation
results

Evaluation
reports

Committees for certified evaluation andaccreditation

Submission ofself-assessment report

Briefing
and training
programfor internal
assessors

Document analysis

Each institution

Schedule of Certified Evaluation and Accreditation
Year before evaluation
April

June

AugustOctober

1

Universities

1

Colleges of Technology

1

Law Schools

Year of evaluation

December February

April

June

AugustOctober

December February

March

2

3

4

5

6

7

2

3

4

5

6

7

2

3

4

5

6

7

1

Briefing and training program for internal assessors incharge of self-assessment provided by NIAD-QE

5 Notification of draft results

2

Application

6 Statement of objections from institutions

3

Submission of self-assessment report

7 Finalization of evaluation results

4 NIAD-QE’s review process (document analysis and site visit)(see note)This shows the standard schedule that is subject to change each year. The detailed schedule will be announced following the examination by eachcommittee for certified evaluation and accreditation.
Note: Universities, colleges of technology, and law schools deemed not to be compliant with one or more of the standards for evaluation andaccreditation may undergo a supplementary review up to the end of the second full fiscal year following the one in which the original
evaluation was conducted.

Implementation System
Committees for certified
evaluation and accreditation
by type of institution· Deliberation of basic issues including projects and planning· Deliberation and finalization of evaluation results

Coordination Committee· Coordination among subcommittees and working teams

Subcommittees forcertified evaluation andaccreditation
Working teams

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Examination panel
on objections· Analysis of conditions at each institution(implement document analysis, site visits, etc.)· Subcommittee members are to be determined based on prevailingconditions affecting institutions for the relevant fiscal year
· Analysis of specific items· Deliberation of statement of objections from institution

⃝E valuation of education and research activities at national university corporations
and inter-university research institute corporations
At the request of the National University Corporation Evaluation Committee, established under the auspices of MEXT, NIADQE will evaluate the performance of national university corporations and inter-university research institute corporationsin terms of the performance of their duties during the mid-term objective period, focusing specifically on education andresearch at these corporations. The National University Corporation Evaluation Committee will respect the results of theseevaluations in their comprehensive evaluations of the performance of duties during the mid-term objective period.
[National University Corporation Act, Article 31-1, Paragraph 1 ]Evaluations of national university corporations must demonstrate accountability to society by presenting
the status of each corporation in a comprehensible manner, taking into account the characteristics of eachcorporation’s education and research, and the independence and autonomy of its management.
At the request of the National University Corporation Evaluation Committee of MEXT, NIAD-QE has evaluated thestatus of education and research at 86 national university corporations and 4 inter-university research institutecorporations, so far as shown below.
・FY2008 Evaluation conducted during the first mid-term objective period (FY2004-FY2007).
・FY2010 Evaluation conducted during the first mid-term objective period (FY2004-FY2009).
・FY2016 Evaluation conducted during the first mid-term objective period (FY2010-FY2015).
・FY2020 Evaluation conducted at the end of the fourth year of the third mid-term objective period (FY2016FY2021).
・FY2022 Evaluation conducted at the end of the third mid-term objective period (FY2016-FY2021).
IN FY2023, NIAD-QE will move forward with reviewing the results of the evaluation conducted at the end of thethird mid-term objective period, as well as designing evaluation methods and other systems for the fourth midterm objective period.

Society

National
University
Corporations

InterUniversity
Research
Institute
Corporations

Publicationof evaluation resultsof education andresearch

NIAD-QE
Committee for National University
Corporation Education and Research
Evaluation

Notification of results ofeducation and researchevaluation

Submission of
performance reportComprehensive
evaluation that
includes aspects
related to management

Request for an evaluationof education and research

Ministry of Education,
Culture, Sports, Scienceand Technology
National University
Corporation Evaluation
Committee

Ministry of Internal Affairs
and Communications
Notification ofevaluation
results

Incorporated
Administrative Agency
System Evaluation
Committee

13Loans and Grants for Facilities
NIAD-QE provides loans and grants for development of facilities at national university corporations, interuniversity research institute corporations, and National Institute of Technology. It supports development offacilities and equipment at national university corporations, etc., in accordance with the Ministry of Education,
Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) plans for the development of such facilities, in order to create
a better education and research environment, and improve the finances and management of national university
corporations, etc.

Loans for Facilities

NIAD-QE provides loans to national university corporations and inter-university research institute corporations forthe development of university hospitals.
The Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology determines which national university
corporations, etc., may receive loans, to ensure that facilities are developed in accordance with MEXT’s plan (theloans provided by NIAD-QE are intended to supplement the facility development subsidies provided by MEXT.
When university hospitals are being developed, MEXT provides a subsidy covering 10% of the project cost, while
NIAD-QE funds the remaining 90% in the form of a loan). The loans are financed by ( 1 ) loans from the Fiscal
Loan Fund and ( 2 ) bonds issued by NIAD-QE.

⃝ Outline of Loans for Facilities
Loan Types
Category
Facility
development
Equipment
installation

Loan
Period30 years

Deferment Repayment
PeriodPeriod5 years
25 years

15 years

1 year14 years

10 years

N/A

10 years

5 years

N/A

5 years

Same as Fiscal Loan Fund loan rate
Fiscal Loan Fund loan rate + additional

Fiscal Loan Fund

Market(Bond Issue)

Loan &
repayment

Financing &repayment

Government

Interest

NIAD-QE

Minister’s
determination

Inter-university research
institute corporations(relocation & development)

Loan of funds

National
university corporations(relocation & development)

Repayment

Loan of funds

Repayment[Possible projects]
Relocation &development[Possible projects]
Development of
university hospitals
・Facility development(Fiscal Loan Fund)・Equipment installation(Fiscal Loan Fund &Bonds)

National
university corporations(development of
university hospitals)⃝ Examples of Facility Development

Center for Treatment & Care
(Chiba University)

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Hybrid surgical operation support system(University of Toyama)

Grants for Facilities
NIAD-QE provides national university corporations, inter-university research institute corporations, and National
Institute of Technology, with grants for development of facilities.
The Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology determines which national university
corporations, etc., may receive grants, to ensure that facilities are developed in accordance with MEXT’s facility
development plan (the grants provided by NIAD-QE are intended to supplement the facility development
subsidies provided by MEXT).
The grants are funded using ( 1 ) assets such as specified school assets and reserve inherited when the National
School Special Account was abolished, and ( 2 ) a specified share of surplus income from the disposition ofnational university corporation, etc., assets.

⃝ Outline of Grants for Facilities

Government

NIAD-QE

Property
disposition

Grant of funds

Payment of ashare of property
disposition revenue

MarketMinister’s determination

Inheritances fromformer specified school
assets/reserve, etc.

Disposition of former
specified school
assetsNational university corporations[Possible projects]
General facility
development by
national university
corporations, etc.
· Acquisition of land
· Construction orenhancement of facilities· Installation of equipment

Inter-university research
institute corporations

National Institute of Technology⃝ Examples of Facility Development
Repair of external walls at International House I, etc.
(Obihiro University of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine)

BeforeAfter

Repair of toilets in the Art and Technology Building(Shiga University)

BeforeAfter

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Management and Disposition of Former Specified School Assets
Former specified school assets are prescribed in the former National School Establishment Act. Specifically,
these are national school assets that have become superfluous to requirements by relocation or the developmentof high-rise facilities. This occurs when the income from their disposition amounts to more than ¥10 billion,
and the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology has designated them as such assets
following consultations with the Minister of Finance.
Along with managing and disposing of former specified school assets transferred to it by the government, NIADQE uses the income from these activities to fund its program of grants for facilities.

Repayment of Inherited Debts
NIAD-QE has inherited all of the debt owed by the former National School Special Account to the Fiscal Loan
Fund, and so is charged with repayment.
To cover these repayments, national university corporations designated by the Minister of Education, Culture,
Sports, Science and Technology are required to pay NIAD-QE a sum determined by the Minister. NIAD-QE
collates these contributions and makes repayments to the Fiscal Loan Fund.
National university corporations with outstanding debt are deemed to have pledged guarantees for the debt
assumed by NIAD-QE.

⃝ Repayment Outline for Inherited Debts

Government
Inheritance ofexisting debt
associated withthe development of
university hospitals

NIAD-QE

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Fiscal Loan Fund

Guarantee

Payment of
required share

National university corporations
specified by the Ministerof Education, Culture, Sports,
Science and Technology

RepaymentAwarding of Academic Degrees
NIAD-QE provides alternative routes for learners to earn academic degrees (Bachelor’s, Master’s andDoctoral) by evaluating a variety of learning outcomes at the higher education level throughout society. NIADQE awards degrees to people recognized as having academic ability equivalent to those who have graduatedfrom a university undergraduate program or graduate school. Under Japanese law, only universities and NIADQE are permitted to award degrees. NIAD-QE awards degrees based on examinations conducted jointly by its
Committee for Validation and Examination of Degrees and expert committees in each field. The members ofthese committees are Japanese university and college professors with advanced academic backgrounds.

Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Doctoral
Awarding of Academic Degrees Awarding
Degrees⃝ Scheme Ⅰ Awarding degrees to learners who have completed study at a junior college,
college of technology or professional training college (Bachelor’s degree)

NIAD-QE awards Bachelor’s degrees to learners who have accumulated higher education level studies using
non-degree student systems of universities and other programs after establishing a certain level of learning at
higher education institutions, such as junior colleges, colleges of technology or professional training colleges.
The purpose of this system is to transfer the outcome of diverse studies into a Bachelor’s degree, depending on
the needs of individual learners. Applications are accepted twice a year, in April and October.

Scheme Procedure
Preliminary
Qualification

Acquisition of Credits,
Presentation of
Learning Outcomes

Application

Evaluation by
NIAD-QE

Examination

Preliminary Qualification

Examination

Applicants seeking the award of a
Bachelor’s degree must hold apreliminary qualification, such ascompletion of study at a juniorcollege, college of technology or
professional training college.

NIAD-QE conducts a short thesis
examination or interview to assess
whether the applicant has gained
academic ability equivalent to thestandard for a Bachelor’s degree.

Acquisition of Credits andPresentation of Learning Outcomes
Applicants can acquire credits to fulfill NIAD-QE’srequirements. In doing so, an applicant must systematicallycomplete study in a broad range of educational subjects,
and also in areas of specialized knowledge in their fields
that will be suitable for a Bachelor’s degree. Learners canalso acquire credits in non-degree student systems provided
by universities, or advanced courses at junior colleges orcolleges of technology that are recognized by NIAD-QE＊.
Applicants must prepare a paper concerning theiracademic achievements to demonstrate that the academic
ability obtained through their study meets the standard fora Bachelor’s degree.

Bachelor’s
degreeEvaluation by NIAD-QE
Based on results from the expert
committees, the Committee for Validationand Examination of Degrees evaluates theacademic ability of applicants based on areview of acquired credits and a review oflearning outcomes and examinations.

A special provision has been introduced. Students expected to complete an advanced
course at a junior college or college of technology recognized by NIAD-QE may apply for a degree
if NIAD-QE has determined that the special provision could apply to that course.

＊

Approval

Bachelor’s degree
The Committee for Validation andExamination of Degrees awards
Bachelor’s degrees if applicants pass
both the review of acquired credits,and the review of learning outcomesand examinations.

17Degrees Awarded in Scheme Ⅰ
In response to diversified interests among learners in this age of lifelong learning, NIAD-QE awards Bachelor’s
degrees in various major fields shown in the chart below. Based on deliberations by the Committee for Validationand Examination of Degrees, NIAD-QE revises the variety of major fields covered, in response to changing
trends and societal needs for higher learning.

Major fields
Literature

Commerce

Nutrition

Education

Business Administration

Engineering

Theology

Science

DesignSociology

Pharmaceutical Sciences

Mercantile Marine Science

Liberal Arts

Nursing

Agriculture

Social Sciences

Health Science

Fisheries

Law

Acupuncture and Moxibustion

Home Economics

Political Science

Oral Health ScienceArt

Economics

Judo Therapy

Physical Education

For more information on degrees awarded in Scheme Ⅰ, please refer to the application guide, Atarashii Gakushi
e no Michi (An Alternative Route to a Bachelor’s Degree).
This publication may also be viewed on the NIAD-QE website. https://www.niad.ac.jp/n_gakui/application/
shinseishiryou.html

Note: In FY2017, NIAD-QE launched a system of commendations that are awarded to a select number of
Bachelor’s degree recipients who are deemed to have demonstrated great diligence in lifelong
learning.

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⃝ Scheme Ⅱ Degrees Awarded upon Completion of Study at a NIAD-QE-Approved Program(Bachelor’s, Master’s and Doctoral Degrees)

Under this scheme, NIAD-QE awards degrees to people who have completed courses in educational institutions
other than universities that are recognized by NIAD-QE as providing education equivalent to an undergraduate
or a graduate university program. When awarding these degrees, NIAD-QE assesses academic records andperformances of individual applicants.

Program Approval and Examination of Educational Conditions
After receiving applications from educational institutions, the NIAD-QE Committee of Validation and Examination
for Degrees examines these applications with regard to educational programs, faculty organization, facilities
and other aspects. This is achieved by considering regulations connected with the School Education Act, theStandards for the Establishment of Universities, and the Standards for the Establishment of Graduate Schools.
Those the committee judges as being at the same level as university undergraduate programs or graduate
school master’s/doctoral programs are recognized as offering education that is equivalent to these courses.
As a rule, NIAD-QE confirms that the above-mentioned level is being maintained by conducting a review of
education conditions every 5 years for each program.

Scheme Procedure
Courses at educational institutions

Equivalent to a master’s
program at a graduate school
Equivalent to a doctoral
program at a graduate school

Completion

Equivalent to anundergraduate program

Evaluation at NIAD-QE

DegreeApplication

Submission of verification of earned
credits and course completion

Approval

Bachelor’s
degreeApplication

Submission of verification of earned
credits and course completion
Evaluation of thesis and examination＊

Approval

Master’s
degreeApplication

Submission of verification of earned
credits and course completion
Evaluation of thesis and examination＊

Approval

Doctoraldegree＊The expert committee overseeing the submitted thesis designates three or more members to conduct the examination.
These members conduct the evaluation through verbal examination, etc.

Degrees Awarded in Scheme Ⅱ
Presented below are educational facilities (other than universities) recognized by NIAD-QE, together with thetypes of degrees awarded. Awarded degrees bear the name of the President of NIAD-QE.
Educational institution
National Defense Academy
National Defense Medical College
National Fisheries University
Japan Coast Guard Academy
Meteorological College
Polytechnic University
National College of Nursing, Japan

Degree type
Bachelor’s degree
Humanities, Social Sciences, Science, Engineering
Medicine, Nursing
Fisheries
BS in Coast Guard Operations and Law Enforcement
Science
Science in Manufacturing Technology
Nursing

Master’s degree
Science, Engineering, Security Studies

Doctoral degree＊−
Fisheries−−
Science in Manufacturing Engineering
Nursing

Science, Engineering, Security Studies
Medical Science−−−−
Nursing＊ Referred to as “Social Sciences” until FY2002

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Cooperation in Quality Assurance
NIAD-QE works in partnership with Japanese higher education institutions and evaluation organizations to gather,collate, and distribute information concerning universities and colleges, quality assurance in higher education,and learning opportunities at universities and colleges. In addition, NIAD-QE works with various organizations todevelop programs for human development in the field of quality assurance. In particular, NIAD-QE operates theJapanese College and University Portraits portal to provide a mechanism for disclosing and utilizing information
about education at universities and colleges in Japan. NIAD-QE also gathers and analyzes the information
required to promote efforts to strengthen the management base at national university corporations and supplies
them with the results. Furthermore, NIAD-QE works with quality assurance organizations both in Japan andoverseas for a better understanding of the Japanese higher education system in the international community.

Collecting, Storing and Disseminating Information
about Universities and other Institutions⃝ Dissemination of Information Concerning Evaluation and Awarding of Academic
Degrees by NIAD-QE
Information concerning evaluation and the awarding of academic degrees by NIAD-QE is disseminated on
its website. The website carries reports on all certified evaluation and accreditation, optional evaluation, andevaluation of education and research at national university corporations, which have been conducted by
NIAD-QE since FY2005, and also on all trial evaluations performed between FY2000 and FY2002. The website
also carries an overview of NIAD-QE’s system of awarding academic degrees, along with information about
applications and examinations for academic degrees. Furthermore, NIAD-QE publishes a monthly newsletter on
its website, featuring the latest information on NIAD-QE’s evaluation activities, and details of events related to
NIAD-QE activities.

⃝ Gathering, Collation, and Dissemination of Information concerning the Statusof Education and Research Activities at Universities and Colleges
To assist in improving both evaluation activities, and education and research activities at universities and colleges,
NIAD-QE gathers, collates, and disseminates information on the status of education and research activities.

Basic information on universities（https://portal.niad.ac.jp/ptrt/table.html）
NIAD-QE compiles basic information supplied by national and public universities
and junior colleges and publishes it online. The electronic data is madeavailable on the website for the convenience of those involved with universities
and junior colleges, and third parties with an interest in higher education.
Year of publication
Data is available for FY2012 onward
Key data○ Number of students○ Number of faculty members○ Information on school facilities○ Information on students after graduation⃝ University Quality Assurance Forum 2022
NIAD-QE holds a University Quality Assurance Forum annually. It aims to promote the development ofprofessional personnel involved in quality assurance at universities and colleges, and ensure the culture ofquality assurance established firmly in Japanese higher education.
Theme: Connecting inside and outside of university: Toward further integration of learning styles
Date: Wednesday, September 28, 2022
Format: Online
Participants: Approximately 400
Outline:
The aging population and declining birthrate, along with the emerging
post-COVID new normal, are challenging the quality assurance inhigher education premised on the spatial and time constraints imposedby campuses, classrooms, and required years of enrollment. Meanwhile, the higher education sector is playing a moresignificant role in promoting lifelong learning, embarking on initiatives focused on recognizing and incorporating students’ work
experience, prior learning, and microcredentials acquired on and off campus. Within this context, participants seek to gaina deeper understanding of approaches to the articulation and continuation of learning inside and outside universities, and of
the role of higher education and its quality assurance in lifelong learning through discussion of the current situation and future
prospects. International speakers profiled systems and the management from their home countries thereof, emphasizing theimportance of quality assurance in maintaining equivalence with formal learning while recognition systems for diverse learning
experiences are proliferating. The speaker from Japan described the challenges the Japanese society will face in future
development of recurrent lifelong learning. The panel discussion saw a lively exchange of views including social awarenessand acceptance of flexible and non-traditional learnings and qualifications acquired through those learnings, and the challengeof evaluating equivalence with traditional education. During the discussion, panelists also answered questions from theaudience.
Presentation materials can be downloaded from the following link: https://www.niad.ac.jp/english/news/en2022/entry-4725.html

20⃝ Japanese College and University Portraits
Japanese College and University Portraits (JPCUP) is a voluntary independent activity developed by higher
education-related associations including certified evaluation and accreditation organizations. It is a data portal
for the publication and utilization of educational information on national, public and private universities (including
junior colleges) via databases. JPCUP has been publishing information concerning education at universities inJapan since March 2015.

Objectives
・This data portal provides information on educational activities undertaken by universities: The portal enhances
the accountability of universities and colleges, supports the college choices of those who hope to participate
in higher education, and increases international recognition of higher education institutions in Japan.
・Universities can use the educational information in the database to better understand the status of their own
activities, and achieve any necessary changes in university education through internal quality assurance.
・The collation and publication of fundamental information assists universities when responding to various
surveys.

System for Acquiring and Distributing Information
NIAD-QE has established a Steering Committee for Japanese College and University Portraits which discusses
how to manage the Portraits. NIAD-QE provides a platform for initiatives common to national, public and private
universities (including junior colleges), NIAD-QE also deals with information concerning national and public
universities, whilst the Promotion and Mutual Aid Corporation for Private Schools of Japan deals with information
on private universities: These two bodies work together to ensure that the system of the Portraits operates
effectively.
NIAD-QE’s Center for Japanese College and University Portraits is responsible for the gathering, management,
publication and use of university information. This information is based on the management policy determined by
the Steering Committee for Japanese College and University Portraits.
National Institution for Academic Degrees andQuality Enhancement of Higher Education
Stakeholder Board
OpinionJapanese College andUniversity Portraits
website accessed

User

Steering Committee for Japanese College andUniversity Portraits
Center for Japanese College andUniversity Portraits
Japanese College andUniversity Portraits website

Interaction The Promotion and
Mutual Aid
Corporation for
Cooperation
Private Schools ofJapan

Database

Common searchsystem for national,
public and private
universities

Information on
the universities
and colleges displayed

Database
Registration of data
Registration of data
National/public universities
and colleges

Private universities
and colleges

Publication of Educational Information
The Japanese College and University Portraits website (https://portraits.
niad.ac.jp/) enables access to information concerning education at
Japanese universities. Targeting prospective international students inJapan, the international version of the JPCUP website (https://jpcup.niad.
ac.jp/), was launched to publish information about education at Japanesenational and public universities and junior colleges in English in October
2018 and in Chinese in December 2020.
Those who hope to participate in higher education as students—together
with a wide range of stakeholders in government, industry, and higher
education—can access this website to discover the distinctive featuresof each higher education institution and the nature of the education that itprovides.

Educational Information Usage
NIAD-QE seeks to ensure that the accumulated Japanese College andUniversity Portraits data is used to obtain information for improving thequality of university education and research.

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⃝S
 upport for Strengthening the Management Base at National University
Corporations
NIAD-QE supports efforts to strengthen the management base at national university corporations by gathering,organizing, and analyzing the requisite information in partnership with universities and colleges, and supplying
them with the results.

Workshop on Business Analysis for National University Hospitals
Outline:Since FY2016, the National University Hospital Council of Japan and NIAD-QE have partnered to organize a workshop for
administrative staff at national university corporations, with the aim of cultivating personnel capable of promoting reform in
hospital management and personnel capable of undertaking data-based business analysis.
[FY2022 Workshop]
Dates: Monday, November 14 – Wednesday, November 16, 2021; Friday, November 18, 2022
Participants: 290 including 131 observers
Format: Online

Next-Generation Hospital Management Academy
Outline:Since FY2017, the National University Hospital Council of Japan and NIAD-QE have partnered to organize this biennial
program for physicians, dentists, and medical staff, to enable them to engage in making accurate business decisions
based on explanations from administrative staff and the like, with the aim of cultivating people capable of becoming the next
generation of hospital management executives.
[FY2021 Academy]
Date: Thursday, February 17, 2022
Participants: 254 including 131 observers
Format: Online

Financial Affairs of National University Corporations
Every year since FY2002, NIAD-QE has analyzed financial statements and the like fromnational university corporations. It has compiled this publication to provide national
university corporations with reference information when considering improvements to their
management and financial affairs. Financial Affairs of National University Corporations(Overviews of Individual Universities), which contain the key information in a common
format under the headings Basic Information, Financial Information, and Financial
Indicators, etc., can be found on the website with overviews available for FY2016 onward.
https://www.niad.ac.jp/support/university_finance/

22⃝N ational Information Center for
Academic Recognition Japan (NIC-Japan)

NIC-Japan Website
https://www.nicjp.niad.ac.jp/en/

On September 1, 2019, NIAD-QE established the National
Information Center for Academic Recognition Japan (NICJapan) as Japan’s official National Information Center (NIC)
in accordance with the UNESCO Asia-Pacific Regional
Convention on the Recognition of Qualifications in Higher
Education (known as the Tokyo Convention). Following theentry into force of the Global Convention on the Recognitionof Qualifications concerning Higher Education (known as
the Global Convention) on March 5, 2023, NIC-Japan has
The website provides information on theassumed the role of NIC under the Global Convention as well.
Japanese education system and higher
In order to ensure credibility of Japanese qualifications andeducation qualifications, a list of Japanesefacilitate their recognition in other countries, NIC-Japanhigher education institutions, links to references
carries out the following duties.
on foreign education systems, and more.
・Providing information on the Japanese higher education
system and qualifications
・Providing information on education systems and qualifications in other countries, primarily State Parties to theTokyo Convention and the Global Convention
・Building a global network for recognition of higher education qualifications
・Conducting relevant surveys and research⃝ Dissemination of Information on Trends in Quality Assurance of Higher Education Overseas
NIAD-QE gathers information on trends in higher education and quality assurance in other countries, and uses its
website and various other platforms to publish it. In addition to being a tool for supporting quality enhancement
initiatives of Japanese higher education institutions, this information is used by NIAD-QE for project development.

The Information Package
The Information Package is a comprehensive selection of basic information on higher
education and quality assurance systems in Japan and various other countries. It
is distributed by NIAD-QE to those involved in higher education. The Information
Package includes:
   ・Glossary of Quality Assurance in Japanese Higher Education(Japanese-English bilingual)＊The online edition of the glossary can be found at the following link: https://
niadqe.jp/glossary/   ・Overviews of the Higher Education and Quality Assurance Systems(Japanese, some also available in English)
   ・NIAD-QE’s General Principles, Standards for Evaluation and Accreditation, andPractical Instructions for Self-Assessment (English)
The Overview series provides information on quality assurance systems in Japan, the USA, the UK, France, Germany, theNetherlands, Australia, China, Korea, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Sri Lanka, Nepal andMongolia.
The publications provide basic information on their respective countries’ higher education and quality assurance systems,
and serve to promote understanding between Japanese universities and their overseas counterparts. Electronic editions areavailable on the NIAD-QE website. (https://www.niad.ac.jp/consolidation/international/publish/package.html)

Website: QA Updates (https://qaupdates.niad.ac.jp/)
Aimed at those involved in international
collaboration and quality assurance activities
at Japanese universities and colleges,
this website provides Japanese-language
information about the latest trends in quality
assurance within higher education in around20 countries and regions across the globe.

23⃝ Information services on various learning opportunities in higher education
NIAD-QE encourages lifelong learning in higher education. It provides learners, higher education institutions
and researchers, with information it gathers on university courses and various lifelong learning routes in higher
education.

List of Universities Providing Credited Auditors Systems
When applying for a Bachelor’s degree in Scheme Ⅰ, it is essential thatlearners accumulate credits after obtaining a preliminary qualification.
Since FY1992, NIAD-QE has surveyed credited auditor systems offeredby universities. The results of the latest survey can be accessed at thefollowing website:
https://www.niad.ac.jp/n_gakui/application/kamokutou/ (in Japanese)
NIAD-QE, also began profiling universities that offer special programs for
credited auditors in connection with its system of awarding academic degrees.

List of NIAD-QE-Recognized Advanced Courses at Junior Colleges and Colleges of Technology
Credits, needed by learners after they obtain preliminary qualifications, can be earned by using
the above-mentioned credited auditors system, or advanced courses of junior colleges orcolleges of technology that have been approved by NIAD-QE. It has been surveying information
on approved courses offered by these colleges since FY1993. The results of the latest survey
have been published, and can be accessed at the following website:
https://www.niad.ac.jp/n_gakui/application/senkouka.html (in Japanese)

Nomenclature of Academic Degrees in Japan
NIAD-QE surveys the nomenclature of major fields mentioned on degrees
awarded by Japanese universities in order to engage in research and supply
information on degree systems in Japan. Survey results are posted on thefollowing website:
https://www.niad.ac.jp/publication/gakui/meishou.html (in Japanese)

Upskilling of Personnel in the Field of Quality Assurance⃝ Delivery of Quality Assurance Training

NIAD-QE supports spontaneous activities by higher education institutions that are striving to maintain andimprove quality, including internal quality assurance activities. NIAD-QE therefore works with universities andevaluation organizations to coordinate workshops and seminars for those involved in quality assurance projects.
With these initiatives, NIAD-QE aims to improve the competency of personnel involved in higher education
quality assurance.

⃝ Operation of the University Quality Assurance Portal
NIAD-QE maintains the University Quality Assurance Portal,
which provides wider access to information concerning quality
assurance in education, and research at universities and colleges.
The portal provides basic data on quality assurance at universities
and colleges, and disseminates information that promotes better
understanding of quality assurance, including recommended
training materials to be used for human resource development in
the field of quality assurance. NIAD-QE will continue to enhance
the portal’s content in the future.

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The University Quality Assurance Portal (https://niadqe.jp/)

Cooperation with Quality Assurance Organizations in Japan and Overseas⃝ J apan Network of Certified Evaluation andAccreditation Agencies

NIAD-QE collaborates with other certified evaluation and accreditation
organizations in Japan, through its participation in the Japan Networkof Certified Evaluation and Accreditation Agencies (JNCEAA), which
consists of 14 certified evaluation and accreditation organizations.
JNCEAA encourages cooperation and information sharing, with the aimof assuring the quality of higher education in Japan, whilst enhancing
certified evaluation and accreditation. It disseminates information
concerning evaluation results and good practices demonstrated byuniversities and other institutions. It also holds an annual training
seminar in quality assurance.

Japan Network of Certified Evaluation andAccreditation Agencies website:
https://jnceaa.jp/⃝ Partnership and Cooperation with Overseas Quality Assurance Organizations
NIAD-QE agrees memoranda of understanding on cooperation with quality assurance organizations and similar bodies
in other countries, under which it conducts people-to-people exchange through visits to those organizations and staff
exchanges. NIAD-QE also strives to contribute to improving quality assurance in Japanese higher education throughjoint projects and joint seminars. In addition, through its membership of the International Network for Quality Assurance
Agencies in Higher Education (INQAAHE), the Asia-Pacific Quality Network (APQN), US Council for Higher Education
Accreditation International Quality Group (CIQG), and the Asia-Pacific Network of National Information Centres (APNNIC),
NIAD-QE aims to promote mutual understanding through the formation of networks, and also shares information about
outstanding initiatives.

Organizations that have concluded Memoranda of Understanding (MoU) with NIAD-QE
Europe and North America

Asia/Oceania

Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education (QAA)

Education Quality Evaluation Agency, Ministry of Education, P.R. China (EQEA) ＊The Dutch organisation for internationalisation in education (Nuffic)

Hong Kong Council for Accreditation of Academic and Vocational
Qualifications (HKCAAVQ)

Accreditation Organisation of the Netherlands and Flanders (NVAO)High Council for Evaluation of Research and Higher Education (Hcéres)German Accreditation Council (GAC)
The Italian Information Centre on Academic Mobility and Equivalence(CIMEA)＊

Korean Council for University Education - Korean University
Accreditation Institute (KCUE-KUAI)
Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA)
The National Accreditation Agency for Higher Education (BAN-PT)
Higher Education Evaluation and Accreditation Council of Taiwan (HEEACT)

Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency (TEQSA)
 igher Education Evaluation Center of the Ministry of
H
The Office for National Education Standards and Quality Assessment (ONESQA)
Education (HEEC) was renamed in February 2022.

⃝ Collaboration between Quality Assurance Organizations in Japan, China, and Korea

NIAD-QE established the Japan-China-Korea Quality Assurance Council with quality assurance organizations in China
and Korea. It is working on joint projects, including quality assurance initiatives in connection with CAMPUS Asia, ascheme initiated by the governments of the three countries, to promote student exchange with quality assurance. While
the“Erasmus Plus”project in Europe and other cross-border educational programs and quality assurance initiatives
among universities are being implemented worldwide, the Council aims to contribute to inter-university exchange
and the cultivation of intellectual human resource throughout Asia, by promoting joint initiatives undertaken by quality
assurance organizations throughout Japan, China, and Korea.
In CAMPUS Asia Mode 3 (expanding the target areas to Asian countries beyond Japan, China, and Korea), whichbegan in FY2021, NIAD-QE is responsible for developing an international quality assurance framework.＊ Throughthe collaboration in creating common quality assurance standards by quality assurance agencies in Japan, China,
Korea, and other Asian countries, NIAD-QE will pursue further cooperation, in an effort to contribute to the promotionof the international exchange of students and academics with a quality-assurance endorsement throughout Asia.
＊ elected as a subsidized project operator for this task as part of MEXT’s Inter-University Exchange Project (Re-Inventing
S
Japan Project): Support for promoting the establishment of an Asian higher education community.

Monitoring of CAMPUS Asia Programs — Joint Quality Assurance Activities by Quality Assurance Organizations in Japan, China, and Korea
Since FY2011, NIAD-QE has been developing and carrying out monitoring techniquesin partnership with quality assurance organizations in China and Korea, as part of thequality assurance initiatives for CAMPUS Asia. Monitoring involves ascertaining thecurrent state of double degree and other joint international educational programs,
identifying good practices from the perspective of quality of education, anddisseminating them widely at home and abroad. The achievements in joint monitoringby the quality assurance organizations of Japan, China, and Korea were recognizedwith the APQN Quality Award 2018, an international award presented by the AsiaPacific Quality Network (APQN).
Three rounds of monitoring of CAMPUS Asia inter-university exchange programs havebeen carried out to date, in 2013, 2015, and 2018-2019. The results have been sharedwidely at home and abroad in the form of the Joint Monitoring Report (Anthology ofGood Practices) and the Joint Guidelines for Monitoring International Cooperative
Academic Programs in CAMPUS Asia. Documents presenting the findings are available
at the CAMPUS Asia monitoring website. (https://www.niad.ac.jp/english/campusasia/)

Monitoring+
The Joint Monitoring Report

The report contains a wealth of information about qualitative
elements required of international cooperative academic
programs and good practices, gathered in the course of thethird round of monitoring, 2018-2019 Monitoring+.

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Studies and Research
NIAD-QE conducts studies and research on the verification of research projects, forming the basis of its
various businesses. NIAD-QE uses the outcome from such studies and research, and publicizes its findings
to society. By doing so, it further contributes to the development of higher education in Japan.

⃝ Research for university reforms

Studies and research on assistance to university reforms

In order to assist Japanese higher education institutions in reforming their education and research activities,
NIAD-QE conducts studies and research on: the improvement of university management, evaluation for theassurance, maintenance and improvement of quality, national and international collaboration, and analysis andapplication of data. NIAD-QE conducts empirical verification of its university evaluation, utilizes the outcomesfrom these studies and research for the improvement of its business, and ensures availability of its results tosociety.

1. Studies and research on the improvement of university management
NIAD-QE conducts studies and research on approaches to university management, together with researchthat forms the foundation of improved management. It also gathers information on higher education policy (ortertiary/post-secondary education policy) in Japan and overseas, and information on the internal managementof universities and colleges. Among the research topics addressed by NIAD-QE are methods for the integrated
use of financial and non-financial information in internal management, approaches to governance and financial
affairs of universities, analytical techniques relating to university financial information, and approaches to senior
management personnel and support staff at universities.

2. Studies and research on the evaluation for assuring, maintaining and improving thequality of universities and colleges
NIAD-QE analyses the results of past evaluations of education and research activities of universities andcolleges, as a means to empirically verify effective approaches and maintain efficient evaluation techniques.
NIAD-QE also studies approaches to evaluation systems for assuring, maintaining, and improving the quality ofJapanese universities and colleges, necessary in the future. This responds to demands arising from developmentof government policies in Japan and overseas. In addition, NIAD-QE conducts research on the development of
criteria and items necessary for evaluating education and research by universities and colleges and the creationof surveys on the experiences of evaluators and universities. NIAD-QE also studies important issues related toevaluation, including internal quality assurance, study assistance, grade assessment and study outcomes.

Publication of The Journal of NIAD-QE,
NIAD-QE s academic journal, Research on Academic Degrees and University Evaluation, which was launched in FY2004,
was renamed The Journal of NIAD-QE in FY2022. Showcasing the results of research into university reform, university
evaluation and academic degrees, this journal carries rigorously peer-reviewed articles, essays and materials of notable
academic significance contributed by authors from NIAD-QE and other organizations. The journal is published electronicallyon J-Stage and print copies are also published. The articles and essays and materials in the journal are also deposited in
the NIAD-QE Repository.

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3. Studies and research on national and international collaboration related to quality
assurance
NIAD-QE conducts research on foreign quality assurance systems, in order to improve Japanese quality
assurance systems, and facilitate collaboration for joint international educational programs expected to develop
in the future. Based on insights from its research, NIAD-QE also undertakes studies and research that contributeto the development of seminars aimed at upskilling practitioners engaging in quality assurance at Japanese
universities, thereby assisting university quality assurance initiatives. It also undertakes studies and research that
contribute to seminars for university staff members in charge of international activities, among others.

4. Studies and research on analysis methods and environment for quality assurance
information
NIAD-QE researches the use of information necessary for self-assessment by universities, along with third-party
evaluation by evaluation organizations. This includes the development of methods for the collection collation,
analysis and publication of information for the evaluation of quality assurance in higher education, creating
benchmarks for education and research activities. In particular, NIAD-QE develops technologies related todatabases and websites, creating a practical model for utilizing university information and evaluation activities,
whilst managing the Japanese College and University Portraits reflecting these outcomes.

Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research Received
Some of NIAD-QE’s academic research projects are carried out in partnership with researchers from both within Japan andoverseas, funded by grants-in-aid for scientific research. NIAD-QE’s current research projects include the following:“Comparative study on objective/subjective evaluation of learning outcomes from higher education in Japan, Korea andTaiwan” (FY2019-2023)“Research on the Outcomes-Based ASEAN Qualifications Reference Framework” (FY2020-2023)“Research on System and Procedure of Internal Resource Allocation at German Universities” (FY2020-2023)“Research on the innovative evolution of deep reinforcement learning based on the profit sharing principle and its
application to real problems” (FY2021-2023)“Organizational Sociology of the Formalization and Diffusion of Religious Culture into the Organizations of Japanese
Religious Universities” (FY2021-2023)“Visualization of “Evaluation Exhaustion” to reduce the burden of evaluation” (FY2022-2025)“Empirical Research with Public Finance Data on Shifts in Public Higher Education Policies” (FY2022-2024)“A study on the educational strategy of children of former Chinese students living in Japan” (FY2021-2023)“The Impact of Immersive Theatrical Experience and Shogi Proficiency on Mindreading” (FY2023-2026)

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Studies and research for evaluation of learning outcomes⃝ Research on Academic Degrees required for academic degrees

NIAD-QE researches the evaluation of learning outcomes needed to award academic degrees to those whohave studied at different educational institutions, and on different occasions throughout their lives. This considerssocial requirements for diverse learning opportunities at the higher education level. NIAD-QE empirically verifies
the awarding of academic degrees, whilst satisfying another essential objective of promoting research inhigher education, and the identification of relevant issues, with a primary focus on the quality and recognitionof, internationally academic degrees in Japan. NIAD-QE makes its results widely available to universities andother higher education institutions, whist expanding its academic degree awarding system by utilizing its results.
Thus, a greater widespread understanding of academic degrees is gained by NIAD-QE’s development of theacademic degree system in Japan.

1. Studies and Research on the Assessment of Learning Outcomes as a Requirement foran Academic Degree, and Recognition of Academic Degrees
There is a growing interest in the value of academic degrees for providing evidence of having completedareas of higher education. This is due to an increased number of learners in higher education, together withincreasingly wide movements of people across national borders. NIAD-QE conducts research to support its
academic degree awarding system and higher education policy in Japan as a whole. It promotes recognitionof systematic learning required to gain academic degrees and other qualifications from higher education
institutions, by institutions and labor markets alike. NIAD-QE accomplishes this by using comparative studies
focused on Japan and other countries, to gain a better understanding of the theoretical basis of academic
degree and credit systems.

2. Research on the Functions of NIAD-QE’s Awarding of Academic Degrees
Research aimed at improving NIAD-QE’s system of awarding academic degrees focuses on ways of recognizing
learning outcomes at the higher education level resulting from diverse opportunities throughout an individual’slife, and transforming these into an academic degree. What form should higher education take to ensure that
it is open to people in diverse socioeconomic conditions who are exploring varying careers? Keeping thiskey question in mind, NIAD-QE conducts research that focuses on methods of evaluating various forms oflearning at non-university educational institutions, and then assessing the relevant credit hours. In addition,
NIAD-QE examines the significance of, and potential for, building systems for awarding Bachelor’s degrees
based on the accumulation of credit hours throughlearning at the higher education level. Also, in partnershipwith the Degree Validation and Examination Division,
the Research Department conducts a survey of those
who have accumulated credit hours to a certain level oflearning following the completion of their education at ajunior college, college of technology, professional training
college, or similar institution, and who have received a
Bachelor’s degree from NIAD-QE. The results of this survey
are reflected in improvements in NIAD-QE’s system for theawarding of academic degrees.

Research Seminar Series
The Research Department hosts a series of monthly research seminars with a view to sharing information about the progressand outcomes of research as well as to getting adequately acquainted with research trends and contemporary initiatives in therelevant fields in Japan and overseas. Seminars and lectures were held on the following themes in FY2022.

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Research Seminar Series
・Survival of universities in the post-AI era
・Educa on in China: The Comple on of Catch-up?
・Knowing your position: An overview of indoor localization technologies
・Introduction to Keynotes of the NIAD-QE University QA Forum 2022
・Interim Verification Report on the 3rd Round Institutional Certified Evaluation and Accreditation of Colleges of Technology
and Investigation of the 4th Round Criteria
・Musings on the Standards for the Establishment of University revised on October 1, 2022, or on the revision thereof・Thinking about the future vision of higher education in Japan・Returning to “real” international meetings after the COVID-19 pandemic(1) Ten years of the Groningen Declaration Network and Dutch society: Recovery from COVID-19 shock(2) Report on APQN Annual Conference 2022: Experiencing the First In-Person International Conference after the
COVID-19 Pandemic

Subsidization for Personnel Cultivation
NIAD-QE has used a government subsidy to establish a fund and, in accordance with basic guidelines
prescribed by the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology and its own implementation
policy, provides universities and colleges with subsidies to fund the establishment of faculties and the like, in
education and research fields where support is deemed particularly necessary in order to cultivate personnel
in the medium- to long-term, along with other organizational changes.

⃝ Support for Transition to Specified Growing Fields via Faculty Restructuring, etc.
NIAD-QE offers public and private universities support for plans to establish faculties or departments focusedon specified growing fields (fields primarily in the digital and green business sectors identified in governmental
strategies and policies, where the degree awarded is in a field relating to science, engineering, or agriculturalscience), or plans to restructure faculties by increasing admission capacity.
This support covers initiatives from the stage at which the university is considering and preparing for faculty
restructuring in regard to specified growing fields through the academic year in which the first cohort of students
completes the study. In implementing this support, NIAD-QE provides subsidies divided into three contiguous
phases covering the subsidy period: the phase for the formulation of a system for deliberations aimed atfaculty restructuring, etc.; the phase for the development of the facilities and equipment; and the phase for the
implementation of initiatives aimed at refining the self-sustainment strategy.

⃝ Support for Functional Enhancements to Secure Advanced ICT Specialists
NIAD-QE provides support to national, public, private universities and colleges of technology for initiatives aimed
at enhancing their functions in cultivating advanced specialists in the field of ICT. The initiatives supported focus
on efforts to enhance systems via the establishment and enlargement of programs in ICT-related disciplines at
the graduate level of universities, and at colleges of technology. For those, NIAD-QE provides subsidies to assist
with the cost of developing the facilities and equipment required to enhance the institution’s functions in order tocultivate advanced specialists in the field of ICT, along with the associated academic staffing costs.
Furthermore, an additional subsidy for cultivating advanced ICT specialists will be provided to a limited numberof universities with plans assessed as likely to be greatly effective in terms of scale and quality.

Subsidy Program Implementation Scheme
Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology① Establish thefund using
the FundEstablishment
Subsidy②

Formulate basic guidelines

The Minister of Education,
Culture, Sports, Science andTechnology formulates basic
guidelines after taking
soundings from an advisory
body and consulting with the
Minister of Finance③

Apply forapproval of
implementation
policy④ Implementation

policy is approved（1）Application for （2）Approval, etc.
approval ofestablishment,
etc.

NIAD-QE
Fund⑤ Call for

applications⑥ Application for subsidy ⑦ Adoption through/submission of plans

reviews

Establishing body, etc. of university/college of technology
A Incorporated
Educational Institution

B Public University
Corporation

O University

Q University

P College ofTechnology

R College ofTechnology

C National University
Corporation
S University

National Institute ofTechnology

T College ofTechnology

U College ofTechnology …

⑧ Faculty

establishment,
etc.

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Data
History Prior to the Merger⃝ NIAD-UE
April 1986

In “The Second Report on Educational Reform”, the National Council for Educational Reform proposes
to examine the possibility of establishing an organization which can grant academic degrees byassessment of academic achievement for the promotion of lifelong learning.

July 1989

The Committees for Graduate Education and University Education of the Council for Higher Education
report such an organization is needed.

June 1990

The preparation committee for the organization is formed with an office located at The Graduate
University for Advanced Studies.

February 1991

The Council for Higher Education publishes “A Report for the Founding of an Organization which
Grants Academic Degrees through Assessment.” The preparation committee publishes “A Report on
the Agenda of the National Institution for Academic Degrees.”

July 1991

The National Institution for Academic Degrees (NIAD) is founded.

March 1992

The first NIAD degrees are awarded.

March 1998

The number of people granted NIAD degrees exceeds 10,000.

October 1998

In its report “A Vision of Universities in the 21st Century,” the Council for Higher Education proposes
establishing a third-party organization for university evaluation.

April 1999

The preparatory office and the preparatory committee for founding a national organization for
university evaluation are established in NIAD.

February 2000

The preparatory committee publishes “A Report on Founding a National Organization for University Evaluation”.

April 2000

NIAD is reorganized as a new entity charged with carrying out the evaluation of universities in addition
to its degree-awarding functions.

September 2001

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NIAD celebrates the 10th anniversary of its degree-awarding activities.

March 2002

NIAD publishes the first university evaluation results for the trial university evaluation period.
The number of people granted NIAD degrees exceeds 20,000.

March 2003

NIAD publishes the second university evaluation results for the trial university evaluation period.

April 2003

NIAD moves to its new offices in Kodaira City, Tokyo.

May 2003

The English name is changed from National Institution for Academic Degrees (NIAD) to National
Institution for Academic Degrees and University Evaluation (NIAD-UE).

March 2004

NIAD-UE publishes the third university evaluation results for the trial university evaluation period,
completing the trial evaluations.

April 2004

NIAD-UE is newly established as an Incorporated Administrative Agency.

November 2004

NIAD-UE publishes the meta-evaluation reports of the university evaluations conducted during the trial period.

January 2005

NIAD-UE is certified by the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology as anevaluation and accreditation organization for universities, junior colleges, and law schools, amongprofessional graduate schools.

February 2005

NIAD-UE publicly publishes the evaluation results of the College of Technology Evaluation (trial
evaluations).

March 2005

The number of people granted NIAD-UE degrees exceeds 30,000.

July 2005

NIAD-UE is certified by the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology as anevaluation and accreditation organization for colleges of technology.

March 2006

NIAD-UE publishes the results of the Institutional Certified Evaluation and Accreditation (universities,
junior colleges, colleges of technology) for the first time.

March 2008

NIAD-UE publishes the results of the Certified Evaluation and Accreditation of Law School for the first time.
The number of people granted NIAD-UE degrees exceeds 40,000.

March 2009

NIAD-UE publishes the results of evaluation of education and research activities at national university
corporations and inter-university research institute corporations for the first time.

March 2010

The number of people granted NIAD-UE degrees exceeds 50,000.

April 2011

NIAD-UE integrates its Department of Research for University Evaluation, and the Department ofAssessment and Research for Degree Awarding, to form a new Research Department.

May 2011

NIAD-UE finalizes and publishes the results of evaluation for education and research activities atnational university corporations and inter-university research institute corporations.

March 2013

The number of people granted NIAD-UE degrees exceeds 60,000.

July 2014

NIAD-UE establishes the Center for Japanese College and University Portraits.

March 2015

Japanese College and University Portraits begins publication of information on education atuniversities.

March 2016

The number of people granted NIAD-UE degrees exceeds 70,000.

⃝ CUFM

April, 1992

Relevant bureaus/departments within the Ministry of Education form a committee to liaise andconsult on the Center for National University Finance operations.
The Minister of Education institutes the guidelines to create the Center for National University
Finance. The decision is made to establish the Preparation Office within the National Institute ofMultimedia Education, with the aim of handling administrative tasks. The Preparation Office isestablished as part of the administrative structure of the Ministry of Education.

May, 1992

The Act to Partially Revise the National School Establishment Act and the National School Special
Account Act that regulates the establishment of the Center for National University Finance ispromulgated. (Act No. 37 of 1992)

June, 1992

The Center for National University Finance Preparatory Committee meets and approves the Center
for National University Finance’s Board and Management Committee member selection, its rules,
and regulations.

July, 1992

The Center for National University Finance is established in Wakaba, Mihama-ku, Chiba City.
The Administration Department (General Affairs Division) and Research Department are bothestablished. The Tokyo Liaison Office is established within the Ministry of Education.

April, 1993

The Planning Division is established within the Administration Department. The Tokyo Liaison Office
is relocated to the Nagatacho Common Government Offices.

June, 1994

The Project Division is established within the Administration Department.

March, 2000

The Tokyo Liaison Office is relocated to the National Center of Sciences Building.

July, 2003

The Act on the Center for National University Finance and Management, Independent Administrative
Agency is promulgated. (Act No. 115 of 2003)

April, 2004

The Center for National University Finance and Management is established as an Incorporated
Administrative Agency (President, Executive Director, and auditors are established).

June, 2004

The post of Investigator is established within the Administration Department.

March, 2005

The Administration Department is renamed the General Affairs Department, and the post of Deputy
Director is created (the post of Investigator of the Administration Department is abolished).

April, 2005

The Management Support and Training Division is renamed the Management Support Division.

September, 2006

The Management Advice Office is established.

March, 2011

The Management Support Division and Management Advice Office is abolished under the Basic
Policy for Reforming the Operations of Incorporated Administrative Agencies (approved by the
Cabinet on December 7, 2010).

March, 2012

The Research Department is abolished.

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⃝ Board of Councilors（◎ Chairperson，○ Vice-Chairperson）（As of November 2023）

Name

Current Position

AIHARA MichikoPresident, Yokohama City University

SASAKI Yasuko

President, Ochanomizu University

BEALE Alison

Director, University of Oxford Japan
OfficeSHIBAI Keiji

Chairperson of the Board of Trustees,
Kansai University

FUJII Ryoichi

Project Professor, National Instituteof Polar Research

SHIMADA Kyoko○

Former Director General, Yokohama
Arts Foundation

HAYASHI Kayoko

President, Tokyo University ofForeign Studies

TAKAHASHI Yuko

President, Tsuda University

ISHII Masahiko

President, Japan Institution forHigher Education Evaluation

TANAKA Aiji

President, Waseda University

KONDO Michiaki

Representative Director, Japan Associationfor Quality of University Education

TANIGUCHI Isao

President, National Institute ofTechnology

NAGATA Kyosuke

President, University of Tsukuba

TERUMICHI Yoshiaki

President, Sophia University

NISHIO Shojiro

President, Osaka University

UEHARA Kazutaka

Principal, Saitama Prefectural
Kasukabe High School

OBARA Yoshiaki

CEO/President & Headmaster,Tamagawa University & Academy

YOKOTE Koutaro

Director General, Chiba University
Hospital

ONO Hiroyuki

Chairman/President, Kokusai Gakuin
Saitama College

◎

Name

Current Position⃝ Administrative Committee（◎ Chairperson，○ Vice-Chairperson）（As of September 2023）

Name

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Current Position

Name

Current Position

IDA Masaaki

Professor, NIAD-QE

NAKANO Hiromi

Vice President, Toyohashi Universityof Technology

ISHII Katsue

Professor Emeritus, Chiba University

NITTA Yasutsugu

Former President, National Instituteof Technology, Suzuka College

ISOBE Yuko

Executive Vice President, Universityof Toyama

SHIBUI Susumu

Professor, NIAD-QE

KAWASHIMA Tatsuo

Specially Appointed Professor (Full time),
Osaka University

SUGIYAMA Hiroyuki

Professor Emeritus, Nagoya
University

KISHIMOTO Kikuo

Professor Emeritus, Tokyo Institute ofTechnology

TAKAHASHI Makiko

Professor, Kanazawa Institute ofTechnology

KOBAYASHI Masayuki

Professor/Dean, College of Education andSocial Transformation, J. F. Oberlin University

TAKAHASHI Tetsuya

Vice President, Osaka Metropolitan
University

KURAKAWA Kei

Professor, NIAD-QE

TODAYAMA Kazuhisa◎

Professor/Dean of the Research
Department, NIAD-QE

MITSUDA Yoshitaka

Professor, NIAD-QE

YAMAMOTO Kazuhiko

Professor, Hitotsubashi University

MIYAZAKI Kazuteru

Professor, NIAD-QE

YOSHIKAWA Yumiko

Professor/Director of the Research
Department, NIAD-QE

MORI Rie

Professor, NIAD-QE○

⃝ Committee for Certified Evaluation and Accreditation of Universities（◎ Chairperson，○ Vice-Chairperson）（As of June 2023）

Name

Current Position

Name

Current Position

BEALE Alison

Director, University of Oxford Japan
OfficeSHIMIZU KazuhikoSpecial Assistance to the President/
Professor, Seitoku University

GOTO Hitomi

Executive Director, Hokkaido
University of Education

SUZUKI Shizue

Vice President, Kobe Tokiwa
University

HIBIYA Junko

Managing Trustee, Sacred Heart
School Corporation

TAKAHASHI Yuko

President, Tsuda University

KATAMINE Shigeru

Director, Nagasaki City Hospital
Organization

TAKASHIMA Tadayoshi

Honorary Professor, Aichi Prefectural
University

KATAYAMA Eiji

Senior Consultant, Nomura Securities
Co., Ltd.

TAKATA Kuniaki

Chair of the Board of Directors, Gunma
Prefectural Public University Corporation

KAWASHIMA Tatsuo

Specially Appointed Professor (Full Time),
Osaka University

TODAYAMA Kazuhisa

Professor/Dean of the Research
Department, NIAD-QE

KONDO Michiaki

Representative Director, Japan Associationfor Quality of University Education

TUTIYA Syun

Adviser of the Research Department,
NIAD-QE

MAEDA Sanae

Professor Emeritus, Chiba University

YAMAGIWA Juichi

Director-General, Research Institute for Humanity
and Nature, National Institutes for the Humanities

MATSUMOTO Mina

Representative Director, Question Lab./Journalist/
Professor by Special Appointment, Sophia University

YAMAGUCHI Hiroki

President, National Center for
University Entrance Examinations

MITSUDA Yoshitaka

Professor, NIAD-QE

YAMAMOTO Kenji

The Chairperson of Board of Directors, School
Corporation Osaka University of Tourism

NAKANE Masayoshi

Principal, Shibaura Institute of Technology
Kashiwa Junior & Senior High School

YAMAUCHI Susumu

Professor Emeritus, Hitotsubashi
University

NEMOTO Takeru

Managing Director, Strategy &Consulting, Accenture Japan Ltd

YOSHIDA Aya

Professor, Waseda University

OIKAWA Ryoichi

Advisor, National Association ofUpper Secondary School Principals○◎⃝ Committee for Certified Evaluation and Accreditation of Colleges of Technology（◎ Chairperson，○ Vice-Chairperson）（As of June 2023）

Name

Name

Current Position

ABE Toru

Teacher, Iwate Prefectural Maesawameihou Special
School/Former President, Morioka Technical High School

Current Position

MORINO Kazuhiro

Former President, National Instituteof Technology, Kure College

ARAI Sachiyo

Professor, Chiba University

MURATA Keiji

Former Principal/Chief Executive,
Kindai University Technical College

FUKUSAKI Chiho

Professor, Chukyo University

NAGASAWA Shigeru

Professor, Sanjo City University

FUKUTOMI Hiroshi

Specially Appointed Professor, Osaka
University

NITTA Yasutsugu

Former President, National Institute ofTechnology, Suzuka College

HIHARA Eiji

Special Appointed Professor, NIAD-QE

OSHIMA Marie

Professor, The University of TokyoKAKUTA Noriyoshi

Executive Trustee/Vice President,
Toyohashi University of Technology

TANAKA Eiichi

Professor Emeritus, Nagoya University

KAYASHIMA Nobuko

Advisor to the Executive Director, JICA Ogata Sadako
Research Institute for Peace and Development

WADA Yasuhiro

Executive Director/Vice President,
Nagaoka University of Technology

KURITA Kayoko

Professor, The University of TokyoWATANABE Kazuto

Former President, Tokyo Metropolitan
College of Industrial Technology

KYOYA Miyoko○

Former Executive Planner, FUJITSU
UNIVERSITYYAMAGUCHI Shu

Special Appointed Professor, NIAD-QE

MAKINO Mitsunori

Professor, Chuo University◎

33⃝ Committee for Certified Evaluation and Accreditation of Law Schools（◎ Chairperson，○ Vice-Chairperson）（As of June 2023）

Name

Current Position

Name○

Current Position

CHAEN Shigeki

Professor, Osaka University

MATSUSHITA Junichi

Professor, The University of Tokyo

DOI Masakazu

Professor, Kyoto University

MINE Hiromi

Professor, Tokyo Metropolitan
University

HAMADA Tsuyoshi

Professor, Doshisha University

NAKAGAWA Takehisa

Professor, Kobe University

HATTORI Takahiro

Professor, Otemon Gakuin University

OKINO Masami

Professor, The University of TokyoISHII Tetsuya

Professor, NIAD-QE

OKUDA Takafumi

Attorney at Law, Mori Hamada &Matsumoto Law Office

KAMIYA Masako

Former Professor, Gakushuin
University

OSAWA Yutaka

Professor, The University of Tokyo

KANAI Yasuo

Former President, Sapporo High Court

SHIMIZU Hideyuki

General Secretary, Japanese Trade
Union Confederation

KARATSU Keiichi

Professor, Tokai University

TOMIDOKORO Kosuke

Vice Chairman of Editorial Board, The
Yomiuri Shimbun

KIMURA Mitsue

Professor, Nihon University

UKAJI Kyoko

Attorney at Law, Meilin International
Law Firm

KITAMURA Masashi

Professor, Kansai University

YAMAMOTO Kazuhiko

Professor, Hitotsubashi University

KOBAYASHI Tetsuya

Attorney at Law, Kobayashi &Partners Law Office

YAMASHITA Takashi

Notary Public, Ikebukuro Notary Office

MAEZAWA Tatsurou

Professor, Legal Training andResearch Institute

YOKOYAMA Mika

Professor, Kyoto University◎⃝ Committee for National University Corporation Education and Research Evaluation（◎ Chairperson，○ Vice-Chairperson）（As of October 2023）

Name

34

Name

Current Position

ASAMI Yasushi

Executive Director/Vice President,
The University of Tokyo

Current Position

NAGASAKA Tetsuya

Vice-President/Director of New Industry Creation
Hatchery Center (NICHe), Tohoku University

BEALE Alison

Director, University of Oxford Japan
OfficeNAKANE Masayoshi

Principal, Shibaura Institute of Technology
Kashiwa Junior & Senior High School

HAMANAKA Junko

Professor, Waseda University

SHIMABUKURO Kyoko

President, Kitasato University

INOUE Tomoko

Professor/Dean of School of Nursing at Narita,
International University of Health and Welfare

TAMADA Kaoru

Senior Vice President, Kyushu
University

ISO Satoshi

Professor, High Energy Accelerator
Research Organization

TOYODA Nagayasu○

President, Suzuka University of
Medical Science

KOBAYASHI Yoshie

Superintendent of Education,
Takasaki City Board of Education

TSUCHIKAWA Satoru

Professor, Nagoya University◎

Professor Emeritus, Hitotsubashi
University

MITSUNARI Miho

Professor, Otemon Gakuin University

MUTO Yoshito

Manager, Mitsui & Co., Ltd.

YAMAUCHI Susumu

⃝ Committee for Validation and Examination of Degrees（◎ Chairperson，○ Vice-Chairperson）（As of June 2023）

Name

Current Position

Name

Current Position

AMANO Hideharu

Professor, Keio University

SHIIHARA Nobuhiro

Professor, Jissen Women’s University○

KAGEYAMA Kazuro

Professor, Kanazawa Institute ofTechnology

SUGAHARA Yoshiyuki

Professor, Waseda University

MATSUO Masataka

Professor, Senzoku Gakuen Collegeof MusicSUZUKI Toshiya

Special Appointed Professor, NIAD-QE

MIYAZAKI Kazuteru

Professor, NIAD-QE

TATEISHI Kazuo

Professor, Nagoya University

NISHIMURA Toshihide

Professor, Kagawa Nutrition
University

UTAKA Katsuyuki

Professor, Waseda University

OKAYAMA Hisayo

Professor, Tsukuba University

YAMASHITA Tetsuro

Professor, Kogakuin University

OSHIBA Ryo◎

Specially Appointed Professor,
Hiroshima City University

YAMASHITA Yoshikazu

Professor, Gakushuin University

SATO Kazuyuki

Professor, Bukkyo University

YOSHIKAWA Yumiko

Professor/Director of the Research
Department, NIAD-QE

SATO Masami

Professor, The Jikei University Schoolof Medicine⃝ Steering Committee for Japanese College and University Portraits（◎ Chairperson，○ Vice-Chairperson）（As of October 2023）

Name

Current Position

Name

Current Position

AIHARA MichikoPresident, Yokohama City University

SASAKI Yasuko

President, Ochanomizu University

KIKUCHI Hiroaki

Director, The Promotion and Mutual Aid
Corporation for Private Schools of JapanSHIGA Keiichi

Chairman of the Board of Trustees,
Shigakukan Gakuen

KONDO Michiaki

Representative Director, Japan Associationfor Quality of University Education

SHIMABUKURO Kyoko

President, Kitasato University

MITO Hidenori○

Chairman of the Board of Trustees,
Nishogakusha School Juridical Person

SUZUKI Norihiko◎

Chairperson, Hiroshima Corporationfor Higher Education

MITSUISHI Mamoru

Vice-President, NIAD-QE

YANAGISAWA Kouji

President, Ohtsuki City College

NISHIHARA Renta

President, Rikkyo University

YASUI Toshikazu

Vice President, Japan Institution forHigher Education Evaluation

SAKANE Yasuhide

President, Koran Women’s JuniorCollege35

Certified Evaluation and Accreditation⃝ Results of certified evaluation and accreditation
The following universities, junior colleges, colleges of technology, and law schools have undergone evaluation inaccordance with the evaluation criteria set forth by NIAD-QE
The evaluation results are published on the website (https://www.niad.ac.jp/evaluation/) in the form of evaluation
reports and Certified Evaluation and Accreditation Reports.

1. Certified Evaluation and Accreditation of Universities（National）
Institution

Fiscal Year

Hokkaido University

2009, 2015, 2021

Institution

Fiscal Year

Institution

Fiscal Year

The University of Electro-Communications 2009, 2015, 2021

Nara Women’s University

2007, 2013, 2020

Hokkaido University of Education 2009, 2015, 2022

Hitotsubashi University

2007, 2014, 2021

Wakayama University

2007, 2013, 2019

Muroran Institute of Technology 2007, 2013, 2019

Yokohama National University

2007, 2014, 2021

Tottori University

2007, 2014, 2021

Otaru University of Commerce

Niigata University

2009, 2015, 2021

Obihiro University of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine 2010, 20172007, 2014, 2021

Shimane University

2009, 2015, 2022

Nagaoka University of Technology 2005, 2012, 2019

Okayama University

2007, 2014, 2021

Asahikawa Medical College

2007, 2014, 2021

Joetsu University of Education

2007, 2014, 2021

Hiroshima University

2009, 2016

Kitami Institute of Technology

2007, 2013, 2019

University of Toyama

2010, 2017

Yamaguchi University

2009, 2015, 2022

Hirosaki University

2006, 2013, 2019

Kanazawa University

2007, 2014

Tokushima University

2006, 2013, 2019

Iwate University

2006, 2013, 2019

University of Fukui

2009, 2015, 2022

Naruto University of Education

2007, 2013, 2019

Tohoku University

2007, 2014, 2021

University of Yamanashi

2007, 2014, 2021

Kagawa University

2009, 2015, 2022

Akita University

2006, 2013, 2020

Shinshu University

2007, 2013, 2020

Ehime University

2007, 2014, 2021

Yamagata University

2006, 2013, 2019

Gifu University

2007, 2013, 2019

Kochi University

2007, 2014, 2021

Fukushima University

2007, 2014, 2021

Shizuoka University

2009, 2015, 2021

Fukuoka University of Education 2009, 2015, 2021

Ibaraki University

2009, 2015, 2021

Hamamatsu University School of Medicine 2007, 2014, 2021

Kyushu University

University of Tsukuba

2010, 2017

Nagoya University

2007, 2014, 2021

Kyushu Institute of Technology 2009, 2015, 2021

Aichi University of Education

2007, 2014, 2021

Saga University

2009, 2015, 2021

Tsukuba University of Technology 2011, 20182007, 2014, 2021

Utsunomiya University

2008, 2015, 2022

Nagoya Institute of Technology 2009, 2015, 2021

Nagasaki University

2007, 2014, 2021

Gunma University

2009, 2015, 2022

Toyohashi University of Technology 2005, 2012, 2019

Kumamoto University

2009, 2015, 2021

Saitama University

2009, 2016

Mie University

2007, 2014, 2021

Oita University

2009, 2015, 2021

Chiba University

2007, 2014, 2021

Shiga University

2009, 2015, 2021

University of Miyazaki

2007, 2014, 2021

The University of Tokyo

2009, 2015, 2022

Shiga University of Medical Science 2009, 2015, 2022

Kagoshima University

2007, 2014, 2021

Tokyo Medical and Dental University 2009, 2015, 2021

Kyoto University

2007, 2013, 2019

National Institute of Fitness and Sports in Kanoya 2007, 2014, 2021

Tokyo University of Foreign Studies 2007, 2013, 2019

Kyoto University of Education

2006, 2012, 2019

University of the Ryukyus

Tokyo Gakugei University

2010, 20172010, 2017

Kyoto Institute of Technology

2008, 2014, 2021

National Graduate Institute for Policy Studies 2010, 2017

Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology 2006, 2013, 2020

Osaka University

2009, 2015, 2021

The Graduate University for Advanced Studies 2007, 2013, 2019

Tokyo University of the Arts

2010, 2017

Osaka Kyoiku University

2007, 2013, 2020

Japan Advanced Institute of Science and Technology 2007, 2013, 2019

Tokyo Institute of Technology

2007, 2014, 2021

Hyogo University of Teacher Education 2007, 2014, 2021

Nara Institute of Science and Technology 2009, 2015, 2021

Tokyo University of Marine Science and Technology 2008, 2014, 2021

Kobe University

2008, 2014, 2021

Ochanomizu University

2009, 2016

Nara University of Education

2009, 2015, 2021

Fiscal Year

Institution

Fiscal Year

Institution

Fiscal Year

Future University Hakodate

2005, 2011, 2018

Akita International University

2008

Gunma Prefectural College of Health Sciences

2011

Akita Prefectural University

2016，2022

The University of Aizu

2010

Gunma Prefectural Women’s University

2009（Public）
Institution

Akita University of Art

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2018

Fukushima Medical University

2010, 2017

Maebashi Institute of Technology 2009, 2016

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Institution
Advanced Institute of Industrial Technology(Japanese name changed in FY2020)

Tokyo Metropolitan University(Japanese name changed in FY2020)

Fiscal Year2012

2010, 2016, 2022

Kanagawa University of Human Services 2008, 2015
Yokohama City University
Niigata College of Nursing

2009, 20152010

Institution

Fiscal Year

Institution

Fiscal Year

Nagoya City University

2010

Prefectural University of Hiroshima 2011, 2017

The University of Shiga Prefecture

2010

Fukuyama City University

Kyoto Prefectural University

2009, 2016

University of Kochi

2016
2009

Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine 2010, 2017

The University of Kitakyushu

2009, 2015

Osaka Metropolitan University ＊Kyushu Dental University

2010, 2016, 2022

Fukuoka Prefectural University

2010, 2016

Fukuoka Women’s University

2010, 2016, 2022

Osaka City University

2008, 2015

Osaka Prefecture University 2009, 2016, 2022

Toyama Prefectural University

2009, 2016

University of Hyogo

2009, 2016

Oita University of Nursing and Health Sciences 2005, 2010, 2016

Ishikawa Prefectural University

2010, 2016

Nara Prefectural University

2010, 2017

Miyazaki Prefectural Nursing University 2008, 2015

Yamanashi Prefectural University 2011, 2018

Nara Medical University

2006, 2013

Okinawa Prefectural College of Nursing 2006, 2013, 2020

Shizuoka University of Art and Culture 2010, 2016

Okayama Prefectural University 2009, 2016

Okinawa Prefectural University of Arts 2006, 2013

Aichi Prefectural University

Onomichi City University (Renamed due toOnomichi University’s incorporation as a 2008, 2015
municipal university corporation in FY2012)2011, 2018

Aichi Prefectural University of Fine Arts and Music 2010, 2017＊

Osaka City University and Osaka Prefecture University merged in FY2022.

（Private）
Institution

Fiscal Year

Institution

Fiscal Year

Otsuma Women’s University

2007, 2014

The Graduate Schools for theCreation of New Photonics 2008, 2015, 2022
Industries

Japan College of Social Work2008, 2015, 2022

Osaka Jogakuin University

Seitoku University

2011

Institution

Fiscal YearTokyo University of Career Development

2010

The Open University of Japan

2010, 2017

Institution

Fiscal Year2010, 2017

2. Certified Evaluation and Accreditation of Junior Colleges（Public）
Institution

Fiscal Year

Institution

Fiscal Year

Akita Municipal Junior College of Arts and Crafts

2008

Ohtsuki City College

2008

Kurashiki City College

2010

Yonezawa Women’s Junior College

2007

Nagano Prefectural College

2005

Niimi College

2005

The University of Aizu, Junior College Division

2010

Gifu City Women’s College

2009

Kochi Junior College

2010

Kawasaki City College of Nursing

2006

Tsu City College

2010

Oita Prefectural College of Arts and Culture

2010（Private）
Institution

Fiscal Year

Otsuma Women’s University Junior College Division

2007

Note: NIAD-UE withdrew from Certified Evaluation and Accreditation of Junior Colleges in FY2011.

3. Certified Evaluation and Accreditation of Colleges of Technology（National）
Institution

Fiscal Year

Institution

Fiscal Year

Institution

Fiscal Year

National Institute of Technology, Hakodate College 2007, 2014, 2021

National Institute of Technology, Sendai College ＊1

2016

National Institute of Technology, Ibaraki College 2005, 2012, 2019

National Institute of Technology, Tomakomai College 2007, 2014, 2021

Miyagi National College of Technology

2005

National Institute of Technology, Oyama College 2007, 2014, 2021

National Institute of Technology, Kushiro College 2005, 2012, 2019

Sendai National College of Technology

2005

National Institute of Technology, Gunma College 2007, 2014, 2021

National Institute of Technology, Asahikawa College 2005, 2011, 2017

National Institute of Technology, Akita College 2007, 2014, 2021

National Institute of Technology, Kisarazu College 2006, 2013, 2020

National Institute of Technology, Hachinohe College 2005, 2011, 2018

National Institute of Technology, Tsuruoka College 2007, 2013, 2020

National Institute of Technology, Tokyo College 2007, 2013, 2020

National Institute of Technology, Ichinoseki College 2006, 2012, 2019

National Institute of Technology, Fukushima College 2007, 2014, 2021

National Institute of Technology, Nagaoka College 2007, 2014, 2021

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Institution

Fiscal Year

National Institute of Technology, Toyama college ＊2 2016，2022

Institution

Fiscal Year

Institution

Fiscal Year

National Institute of Technology, Wakayama College 2005, 2012, 2019

National Institute of Technology, Yuge College 2006, 2013, 2020

Toyama National College of Technology

2007

National Institute of Technology, Yonago College 2007, 2014, 2021

National Institute of Technology, Kochi College 2005, 2012, 2019

Toyama National College of Maritime Technology

2005

National Institute of Technology, Matsue College 2006, 2013, 2020

National Institute of Technology, Kurume College 2006, 2013, 2020

National Institute of Technology, Ishikawa College 2007, 2014, 2021

National Institute of Technology, Tsuyama College 2007, 2014, 2021

National Institute of Technology, Ariake College 2005, 2012, 2019

National Institute of Technology, Fukui College 2005, 2012, 2019

National Institute of Technology, Hiroshima College 2005, 2011, 2017

National Institute of Technology, Kitakyushu College 2006, 2013, 2020

National Institute of Technology, Nagano College 2006, 2012, 2018

National Institute of Technology, Kure College 2006, 2013, 2020

National Institute of Technology, Sasebo College 2006, 2013, 2019

National Institute of Technology, Gifu College 2006, 2013, 2020

National Institute of Technology, Tokuyama College 2006, 2012, 2019

National Institute of Technology, Kumamoto college ＊4

2016

National Institute of Technology, Numazu College 2005, 2011, 2018

National Institute of Technology, Ube College 2006, 2013, 2020

Kumamoto National College of Technology

2006

National Institute of Technology, Toyota College 2007, 2014, 2021

National Institute of Technology, Oshima College 2007, 2014, 2021

Yatsushiro National College of Technology

2006

National Institute of Technology, Toba College 2006, 2013, 2020

National Institute of Technology, Anan College 2005, 2011, 2018

National Institute of Technology, Oita College 2007, 2014, 2021

National Institute of Technology, Suzuka College 2005, 2012, 2018

National Institute of Technology, Kagawa college ＊3

2016

National Institute of Technology, Miyakonojo College 2005, 2012, 2019

National Institute of Technology, Maizuru College 2006, 2013, 2020

Takamatsu National College of Technology

2007

National Institute of Technology, Kagoshima College 2006, 2012, 2019

Takuma National College of Technology

2007

National Institute of Technology, Okinawa College 2010, 2017

National Institute of Technology, Akashi College 2005, 2011, 2018
National Institute of Technology, Nara College 2006, 2013, 2020

National Institute of Technology, Niihama College 2007, 2014, 2021

＊1 Miyagi National College of Technology merged with Sendai National College of Technology under the program of reorganization andpromotion of national colleges of technology effective October 2009.
＊2 Toyama National College of Technology merged with Toyama National College of Maritime Technology under the program of reorganizationand promotion of national colleges of technology effective October 2009.
＊3 Takamatsu National College of Technology merged with Takuma National College of Technology under the program of reorganization andpromotion of national colleges of technology effective October 2009.
＊4 Kumamoto National College of Technology merged with Yatsushiro National College of Technology under the program of reorganization andpromotion of national colleges of technology effective October 2009.

（Public）
Institution

Fiscal YearTokyo Metropolitan College of Industrial Technology

2012, 2019

Institution

Fiscal Year

Osaka Metropolitan University College of Technology
2010, 2017
(Renamed in FY2022)

Institution

Fiscal Year

Kobe City College of Technology 2008, 2015, 2021

（Private）
Institution

Fiscal YearSalesian Polytechnic

2008, 2015, 2022

Institution

Fiscal Year

International College of Technology
2005, 2012, 2019
(Renamed in FY2018)

Institution

Fiscal Year

Kindai University Technical College 2007, 2014, 2021

4. Certified Evaluation and Accreditation of Law Schools（National）
Institution

Fiscal Year

Institution

Fiscal Year

Division of Legal Practice, Graduate 2007, 2012,
School of Law, Hokkaido University 2017, 2022

Professional Degree Program of2007, 2012
Law, Law School, Niigata University

Law School, Tohoku University 2008, 2013, 2018

Division of Legal Affairs, Graduate 2007, 2012,
School of Law, Kanazawa University 2017, 2022

University of Tsukuba Law School 2009, 2014, 2019
Chiba University Law School

2007, 2011,2015, 2020

School of Law, Graduate Schools for
2008, 2013, 2018
Law and Politics, The University of Tokyo
Hitotsubashi University School of Law

2007, 2012,2017, 2022

Yokohama National University Graduate School
2008, 2013, 2018of International Social Sciences Law School

School of Law, Professional Degree
2009, 2014
Program, Shinshu University
Shizuoka University Law School 2009, 2014

Institution

Fiscal Year

Kobe University Law School

2008, 2013, 2018

Hiroshima University Law School

2008, 2013, 2018

Kagawa-Ehime Universities’ Graduate
2007, 2012
School of Law Legal Practice Course
Kyushu University Law School

Kumamoto University School of Law 2007, 2012, 2017

The Legal Practice Program in the Law School,
2008, 2013, 2018
Graduate School of Law, Nagoya University
Kyoto University Law School

2008, 2013, 2018

Osaka University Law School
2008, 2013, 2018
Department of Legal Practice（Public）
Institution

Fiscal YearTokyo Metropolitan University Graduate
School of Law and Politics Law School 2008, 2013, 2018

Institution

Fiscal Year

Osaka Metropolitan University Law School ＊ 2008, 2013, 2018

(Japanese name changed in FY2020)＊

Osaka City University and Osaka Prefecture University merged in FY2022.
Certified evaluation and accreditation had been carried out in respect to Osaka City University Law School until FY2018.

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2008, 2013, 2018

（Private）
Institution

Fiscal Year

Institution

Fiscal Year

Sophia University, Graduate School 2007, 2012,of Law, Juris Doctor Program
2017, 2022

Gakushuin University Professional Schoolof Law Professional Course in Law

2008, 2013,2018

Senshu University Law School

Meiji Law School

2008

2007, 2012

Aichi University Graduate School, School
2012, 2017, 2022
of Law, Department of Applied Law

Institution

Fiscal Year

Kindai University Law School

2008, 2013, 2018

Kobe Gakuin University Graduate School The Graduate
School of Law Practices Major in Law Practices

2008

Doshisha University Law School 2008, 2013

⃝ Implementation of Institutional Thematic Assessment and Optional Evaluation
The following universities, junior colleges, and colleges of technology have undergone evaluation of optional
items in Institutional Certified Evaluation and Accreditation by NIAD-QE.
The evaluation results are published on the website (https://www.niad.ac.jp/evaluation/) in the form of evaluation
reports and Evaluation Reports on Optional Evaluation Items.

1. University

Conducted as optional evaluation in FY2006-2011.
Conducted as Institutional Thematic Assessment since FY2012.

【FY2022】（1 university）（Public）

Osaka Prefecture University (A・B)【FY2021】（2 universities）（National） Aichi University of Education（B） Saga University（B）【FY2019】（1 university）（National） Kyusyu Institute of Technology（C）【FY2018】（1 university）（National） Okayama University（C）【FY2017】（2 universities）（Public）

Nara Prefectural University（B） Prefectural University of Hiroshima（B）【FY2016】（8 universities）（National） Saitama University（B）（Public）

Maebashi Institute of Technology（B） Kyoto Prefectural University（B） Osaka Prefecture University（A・B）
Fukuyama City University（A・B） Kyushu Dental University（B） Oita University of Nursing and Health Sciences（A・B）(Private)

J. F. Oberlin University（C）【FY2015】（7 universities）(National)

Nara University of Education（A） Yamaguchi University（B） Saga University（B）(Public)

Kanagawa University of Human Services（B） Yokohama City University（A・B・C） Osaka City University（A・B）
The University of Kitakyushu（B・C）【FY2014】（6 universities）(National)

Fukushima University（B） Aichi University of Education（B） Mie University（B・C） Kyoto Institute of Technology（B・C）
Kobe University（A） Kyushu Institute of Technology（C）【FY2013】（3 universities）(National)

Akita University（B）(Public)

Okinawa Prefectural college of Nursing（A・B） Okinawa Prefectural college of Arts（A・B）【FY2012】（1 university）(Public)

Advanced Institute of Industrial Technology（B）【FY2011】（4 universities）(Public)

Gunma Prefectural College of Health Sciences（B） Aichi Prefectural University（A） Prefectural University of Hiroshima（B）(Private)

Seitoku University（B）【FY2010】（13 universities）(Public)

Tokyo Metropolitan University（A・B） Niigata College of Nursing（B） Shizuoka University of Art and Culture（B）
Aichi Prefectural University of Fine Arts and Music（B） Nagoya City University（A・B） The University of Shiga Prefecture（A・B）
Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine（A） Kyushu Dental College（A・B） Fukuoka Prefectural University（A・B）
Fukuoka Women’s University（B） Oita University of Nursing and Health Sciences（A・B）(Private)

Osaka Jogakuin University（B） The Open University of Japan（B）

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【FY2009】（5 universities）(National)

Nara University of Education（B）(Public)

Gunma Prefectural Women’s University（B） Kyoto Prefectural University（A） Osaka Prefecture University（A）
The University of Kitakyushu（B）【FY2008】（3 universities）(Public)

Kanagawa University of Human Services（B） Osaka City University（A・B）(Private)

Japan College of Social Work（A）【FY2007】（10 universities）(National)

Muroran Institute of Technology（A・B） Fukushima University（A・B） Chiba University（A・B） Hitotsubashi University（A）
Shinshu University（A・B） Gifu University（A・B） Aichi University of Education（B）
Hyogo University of Teacher Education（A・B） Nara Women’s University（A） Okayama University（B）【FY2006】（8 universities）(National)

Hirosaki University（A） Iwate University（A・B） Akita University（A・B） Yamagata University（A・B） Tokyo University ofAgriculture and Technology（A） Nagaoka University of Technology（A） Toyohashi University of Technology（A）(Public)

Nara Medical University（A・B）: Community Engagement （C）: Internationalization of Higher Education（A）: Research Activities （B）

2. Junior College Conducted as optional evaluation.

NIAD-UE withdrew from Certified Evaluation and Accreditation of Junior Colleges in FY2011.

【FY2010】（2 junior colleges）(Public)

The University of Aizu, Junior College Division

Tsu City College【FY2008】（2 junior colleges）(Public)

Akita Municipal Junior College of Arts and Crafts

Ohtsuki City College【FY2007】（2 junior colleges）(Public)

Yonezawa Women’s Junior College

Nagano Prefectural College

3. College of Technology Conducted as optional evaluation.
【FY2022】（2 colleges of technology）（National） National Institute of Technology, Toyama college(Private)

Salesian Polytechnic【FY2021】（16 colleges of technology）(National)

National Institute of Technology, Hakodate College National Institute of Technology, Tomakomai College National Institute of Technology, Akita College
National Institute of Technology, Fukushima College National Institute of Technology, Oyama College National Institute of Technology, Gunma College
National Institute of Technology, Nagaoka College National Institute of Technology, Ishikawa College National Institute of Technology, Toyota College
National Institute of Technology, Yonago College National Institute of Technology, Tsuyama College National Institute of Technology, Oshima College
National Institute of Technology, Niihama College National Institute of Technology, Oita College(Public)

Kobe City College of Technology(Private)

Kindai University Technical College【FY2020】（12 colleges of technology）(National)

National Institute of Technology, Tsuruoka College National Institute of Technology, Kisarazu College National Institute of Technology, Tokyo College
National Institute of Technology, Gifu College National Institute of Technology, Toba College National Institute of Technology, Maizuru College
National Institute of Technology, Matsue College National Institute of Technology, Kure College National Institute of Technology, Ube College
National Institute of Technology, Yuge College National Institute of Technology, Kurume College National Institute of Technology, Kitakyushu College【FY2019】（11 colleges of technology）(National)

National Institute of Technology, Kushiro College National Institute of Technology, Ichinoseki College National Institute of Technology, Ibaraki College
National Institute of Technology, Fukui College National Institute of Technology, Wakayama College National Institute of Technology, Tokuyama College
National Institute of Technology, Kochi College National Institute of Technology, Ariake College National Institute of Technology, Sasebo College
National Institute of Technology, Miyakonojo College National Institute of Technology, Kagoshima College【FY2018】（6 colleges of technology）
National Institute of Technology, Hachinohe College National Institute of Technology, Nagano College（National） National Institute of Technology, Numazu College National Institute of Technology, Suzuka College
National Institute of Technology, Akashi College National Institute of Technology, Anan College40

【FY2017】（4 colleges of technology）（National）

National Institute of Technology, Asahikawa College
National Institute of Technology, Okinawa College(Public)

Osaka Prefecture University College of Technology

National Institute of Technology, Hiroshima College【FY2016】（4 colleges of technology）（National）

National Institute of Technology, Sendai College National Institute of Technology, Toyama college
National Institute of technology, Kagawa college National Institute of technology, Kumamoto college【FY2015】（2 colleges of technology）(Public)

Kobe City College of Technology(Private)

Salesian Polytechnic【FY2014】（15 colleges of technology）(National)

National Institute of Technology, Hakodate College National Institute of Technology, Tomakomai College National Institute of Technology, Akita College
National Institute of Technology, Fukushima College National Institute of Technology, Oyama College National Institute of Technology, Gunma College
National Institute of Technology, Nagaoka College National Institute of Technology, Ishikawa College National Institute of Technology, Toyota College
National Institute of Technology, Yonago College National Institute of Technology, Tsuyama College National Institute of Technology, Oshima College
National Institute of Technology, Niihama College National Institute of Technology, Oita College(Private)

Kindai University Technical College【FY2013】（14 colleges of technology）(National)

National Institute of Technology, Tsuruoka College National Institute of Technology, Kisarazu College National Institute of Technology, Tokyo College
National Institute of Technology, Gifu College National Institute of Technology, Toba College National Institute of Technology, Maizuru College
National Institute of Technology, Nara College National Institute of Technology, Matsue College National Institute of Technology, Kure College
National Institute of Technology, Ube College National Institute of Technology, Yuge College National Institute of Technology, Kurume College
National Institute of Technology, Kitakyushu College National Institute of Technology, Sasebo College【FY2012】（12 colleges of technology）(National)

National Institute of Technology, Kushiro College National Institute of Technology, Ichinoseki College National Institute of Technology, Ibaraki College
National Institute of Technology, Fukui College National Institute of Technology, Nagano College National Institute of Technology, Suzuka College
National Institute of Technology, Wakayama College National Institute of Technology, Tokuyama College National Institute of Technology, Kochi College
National Institute of Technology, Ariake College National Institute of Technology, Miyakonojo College National Institute of Technology, Kagoshima College【FY2011】（6 colleges of technology）(National)

National Institute of Technology, Asahikawa College National Institute of Technology, Hachinohe College
National Institute of Technology, Numazu College National Institute of Technology, Akashi College
National Institute of Technology, Hiroshima College National Institute of Technology, Anan College【FY2010】（1 college of technology）(Public)

Osaka Prefectural College of Technology【FY2008】（1 college of technology）(Public)

Kobe City College of Technology【FY2007】（20 colleges of technology）(National)

National Institute of Technology, Hakodate College National Institute of Technology, Tomakomai College National Institute of Technology, Akita College
National Institute of Technology, Tsuruoka College National Institute of Technology, Fukushima College National Institute of Technology, Oyama College
National Institute of Technology, Gunma College National Institute of Technology, Tokyo College National Institute of Technology, Nagaoka College
Toyama National College of Technology National Institute of Technology, Ishikawa College National Institute of Technology, Toyota College
National Institute of Technology, Yonago College National Institute of Technology, Tsuyama College National Institute of Technology, Oshima College
Takamatsu National College of Technology Takuma National College of Technology National Institute of Technology, Niihama College
National Institute of Technology, Oita College(Private)

Kindai University Technical College【FY2006】（18 colleges of technology）(National)

National Institute of Technology, Ichinoseki College National Institute of Technology, Kisarazu College National Institute of Technology, Nagano College
National Institute of Technology, Gifu College National Institute of Technology, Toba College National Institute of Technology, Maizuru College
National Institute of Technology, Nara College National Institute of Technology, Matsue College National Institute of Technology, Kure College
National Institute of Technology, Tokuyama College National Institute of Technology, Ube College National Institute of Technology, Yuge College
National Institute of Technology, Kurume College National Institute of Technology, Kitakyushu College National Institute of Technology, Sasebo College
Kumamoto National College of Technology Yatsushiro National College of Technology National Institute of Technology, Kagoshima College

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Loans and Grants for Facilities⃝ Loans Provided for Facilities
Category

Facility development
Installation of special medical
equipment in hospitals(equipment installation)
Total（Unit: Million yen）

Amount loaned
FY2018FY2019FY2020

FY2021

FY2022(40 projects at
25 corporations)(46 projects at
23 corporations)(63 projects at
32 corporations)(70 projects at
31 corporations)(27 projects at
55 corporations)

27,894

22,29628,44031,771

39,826(25 projects at
24 corporations)(24 projects at
23 corporations)(21 projects at
21 corporations)(24 projects at
23 corporations)(24 projects at
31 corporations)

18,594

22,53021,985

18,37418,045(65 projects at
30 corporations)(70 projects at
31 corporations)(84 projects at
36 corporations)(94 projects at
36 corporations)(32 projects at
86 corporations)

46,48844,82750,42550,14557,872

Note: Some discrepancies may arise between figures in each cell and totals, due to rounding off.

⃝ Grants Provided for Facilities
Category

Maintenance and upkeep

Total

42

（Unit: Million yen）

Amount Granted
FY2018FY2019FY2020

FY2021

FY2022(90 corporations)(90 corporations)(89 corporations)(83 corporations)(81 corporations)

3,750

3,796

3,987

3,467

2,010

(90 corporations)(90 corporations)(89 corporations)(83 corporations)(81 corporations)

3,750

3,796

3,987

3,467

2,010

Awarding of NIAD-QE Degrees⃝ Annual Number of Degrees Awarded through April 2023
0500

FY1991

839

FY1992 3873

FY1993116

FY1994343

FY1995
FY1996
FY1997
FY1998

1000

846

13

1050

86

14

888

610

2500

3000

3500

934

90

862

945
1255

14

1648

108

15

927

1383

1930
99

942

2297

16
90

17

2432

1686

877

120

20

2703

FY2000

1770

816

111

20

2717

114

19

FY2002
FY20034500

1331

FY1999FY2001

4000

970

13

75

2000

849

10
81

1500

2056

837

2203

115

888

2339

3026
3222

16

951

112

3423

21

FY20042503

FY20052535

985

FY2006

2579

1024

109

27

3739

FY2007

2574

1018

129

18

3739

926

117

3570

24

110

3658

28

FY2008

2723

1043

143

19

3928

FY2009

2718

1007

137

26

3888

FY2010

2778

978

106

28

3890

FY2011

2762

1008

103

28

3901

FY2012

2726

997

100

26

3849

FY2013

2572

1009

92

32

3705

FY2014

2538

1016

114

29

3697

FY2015

2537

927

88

FY20162467

907

FY20172466

1085

FY20182612

FY2019

2505

1064

91 23

3683

FY20202531

1049

101 303711

FY20212503

1147

84 24 3758

FY20222574

1087

87 32 3780

82

3582

30

3487

31

3651

74 26

1131

85 35

3863

Total number of degree recipients : 98,677
Awarding degrees to learners who have completed study at a junior college,■ Bachelor
a college of technology or a professional training college
Degrees Awarded upon Completion of Study at a NIAD-QE-Approved Educational Institution■ Bachelor ■ Master■ Doctor

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44

27

1

1

274

659

10

42

97

12

Literature

Education

Theology

Sociology

Liberal Arts＊

Liberal Arts＊

3

13

10

38

52

61

Economics

Commerce

Business Administration

1

4

311

6

15

266

8

14

8

3

1

10

2

4

1

4

239

18

2007

Health Science

26

274

8

8

5

3

2

4

5

4

6

8

1

186

291

9

10

2

4

3

3

2

2

9

5

185

32

2010

354

1

17

1

6

3

3

4

5

1

2

153

34

2011

434

8

14

2

5

4

3

2

5

3

1

171

16

2012

10

15

1

2

4

7

2

5

4

134

16

2013

＊

24

12,287

7

2,339

2,503

6

280
2,535

4

300

5

10

2,579

13

284

7

1

13

2,574

13

230

6

1

The field Liberal Arts has been divided in two categories in Japanese language.

TOTAL

Physical Education

2

270

1

45

1,910

Home Economics

Art

1

17

Fisheries

15

25
12

61

32

Agriculture

37
28

32

1,365

2,723

11

297

7

18

29

1,446

2,718

3

258

5

16

16

1,600

2,778

2

263

6

1

4

14

13

1,644

2,762

167

5

2

16

1,733

2,726

163

4

17

2

1,664

51

48

2

107

2,572

88

6

1

1

12

2

1,523

54

53

3

110

47

3

89

2,538

69

6

12

1

1,479

28

1,343

92

41

2

120

165

1,230

Mercantile Marine Science

Design

1,126

114

28

6

126

968

98

35

6

141

4,134

127

10

5

185

Engineering

122

2

192

63

109

13

204

1,013

131

10

221

Nutrition

254

17

278

3

241

6

311

55

2,207

513

1

2

15

1

4

4

2

6

4

2

188

24

2014

Number of Bachelor’s degrees awarded
2009

Judo Therapy

Oral Health Science

Acupuncture and Moxibustion

251

1,357

286

1

6

18

3

3

9

5

1

3

9

2

219

23

2008

1
332

1

16

4

2

2

1

2

6

1

191

15

2006

518

248

11

8

3

3

3

1

2

6

11

2

191

18

2005

Nursing

1

1

3

3

7

4

182

22

2004

Pharmaceutical Sciences

Pharmacy

Science6928Political Science

7

Law

1

3

31

Social Sciences

4

165

2003

1992 〜 2002

Academic field(Bachelor’s degree)（１）Number of Awarded Degrees（through April 2023）⃝ Awarding of Academic Degrees (Scheme Ⅰ )

2,537

2

90

5

1

1

18

1

1,549

62

57

3

94

423

3

8

1

1

2

3

1

4

5

3

1

180

19

2015

2,467

86

5

3

12

1,426

53

55

2

98

458

2

4

16

1

3

1

2

3

2

9

3

1

198

24

2016

2,466

83

5

1

12

1,433

46

1

59

2

97

437

1

2

10

1

1

1

6

1

1

8

2

238

18

2017

2,612

68

4

16

1,596

50

1

75

1

104

479

2

2

11

2

3

2

3

1

181

11

2018

2,505

94

2

13

1,469

36

2

63

2

97

483

1

6

3

1

5

1

1

3

1

210

12

2019

2,531

1

121

4

1

11

1,534

39

82

2

101

405

3

3

9

1

2

1

2

1

2

2

183

21

2020

2,503

84

5

15

1,536

33

1

70

6

98

431

3

4

13

1

1

1

2

1

4

1

172

21

2021

2,574

121

8

7

1,517

27

1

86

1

90

515

4

5

8

1

3

2

165

13

2022

63,829

86

5,326

143

6

141

237

383

33,315

2,815

9

809

149

5,070

9,066

18

2

170

293

77

82

28

113

40

54

192

107

24

4,390

684

TOTAL

（Unit: Person）

（ 2 ）Breakdown of number of persons awarded degrees by preliminary qualification
Other（70）A minimum 2 years schooling at university（1,373）Of these, persons who completed
a 1-year advanced course forgraduates at a junior college（481）

3-year professional
training college（5,655）Of these, persons whocompleted a 1-year advanced
course for graduates
at a junior college（4,591）2-yearjunior college（13,830）

3-year junior college（8,799）2-year professional
training college（745）

Of these, persons whocompleted a 2-year
advanced course forgraduates at a junior college（13,033）

Total number ofdegrees awarded:
63,829(As of FY2022)

College of technology（33,357）

Of these, persons who completed an advanced course
for graduates at a college of technology（33,298）（ 3 ）Number of NIAD-QE-Recognized Advanced Courses by Field and NIAD-QE-Validated
Advanced Courses (As of April 2023)
Advanced Course ofJunior College
PublicPrivateLiterature

1 （1）Education
Liberal Arts

3 （1）Advanced Course of
College of Technology
National/Public
Private3

15 （8）

16

1

Economics, Commerce, Business Administration

		

Engineering, Design

（2）

5

（5）

2
2 （2）

5

7 （1）

Health Science

3

3

9 （2）

9

Home Economics, Nutrition
Art
Total

1 （1）
2 （1）
4 （3）

（9）

7

5 （2）

10 （1）
53（15） 107（107）

6
12
2 （2）

（2）

102（102）

Nursing
Oral Health Science

（1）

1
2

100（100）

Mercantile Marine Science

Total

（5）

（1）
（2）
（3）

（2）

166（127）

Note: Numbers in parentheses are the numbers of NIAD-QE-Validated Advanced Courses

45⃝ Awarding of Academic Degrees (Scheme Ⅱ )NIAD-QE Approved Courses and Number of Awarded Degrees (Scheme Ⅱ )Bachelor’s level (As of April 2023)

National Defense Medical College(School of Medicine, Medical Course)
National Defense Academy(Undergraduate Course)

National Fisheries University(Undergraduate Course)
Japan Coast Guard Academy(Regular Course)
Meteorological College(Regular Course)
Polytechnic University(Undergraduate Course) ＊National College of Nursing, Japan(Undergraduate Course)
Polytechnic University(Faculty of Manufacturing Science & Technology)
National Defense Medical College(School of Medicine, Nursing Course)

Number of degrees awarded(Unit: Person)Yearsrequired tocompletecourseDate of
Approval

Disciplinary
field

6

Aug.1991

Medicine

71

2,104

4

Dec.1991

Science

36

1,021

4

Dec.1991

Engineering

327

9,708

4

Dec.1991

Social Sciences

71

2,001

4

Mar.2001

Humanities

33

531

4

Dec.1991

Fisheries

186

5,780

4

Dec.1991

BS in Coast Guard Operationsand Law Enforcement

54

1,286

4

Dec.1991

Science

13

432

4

Dec.1991

Engineering

0

4,930

4

Mar.2001

Nursing

101

1,841

4

Feb.2012

Science in Manufacturing
Technology

85

670

4

Feb.2017

Nursing

110

667

1,087

30,971＊ Abolished at the end of FY2016

FY2022

TOTAL

Total

Master’s level (As of April 2023)

National Defense Academy(Graduate School of Science and Engineering)
Polytechnic University(Graduate School of Engineering) ＊2
National Fisheries University(Graduate School of Fisheries Science)
National Defense Academy(Graduate School of Security Studies)
National College of Nursing, Japan(Graduate School of Nursing)
Polytechnic University(Graduate School of Manufacturing Engineering)＊1＊2

Number of degrees awarded(Unit: Person)Yearsrequired tocompletecourseDate of
Approval

Disciplinary
field

2

Dec.1991

Science71772

Dec.1991

Engineering

37

1,648

2

Dec.1991

Engineering

0

470

2

Jun.1994

Fisheries

11

266

2

Mar.1997

Security Studies ＊1

12

384

2

Feb.2005

Nursing6

133

2

Feb.2016

Science in Manufacturing
Engineering

14

75

87

3,153

Referred to as "Social Sciences" until FY2002
was abolished at the end of FY2012

FY2022

TOTAL

Total

Doctoral level (As of April 2023)

National Defense Medical College(School of Medicine, Medical Research Course)
National Defense Academy(Graduate School of Science and Engineering)

National Defense Academy(Graduate School of Security Studies)
National College of Nursing, Japan(Graduate School of Nursing)Number of degrees awarded(Unit: Person)Yearsrequired tocompletecourseDate of
Approval

Disciplinary
field

4

Aug.1991

Medical Science

23

573

3

Mar.2001

Science0103Mar.2001

Engineering

8

116

3

Feb.2009

Security Studies

1

21

3

Feb.2015

Nursing

0

4

32

724

FY2022

TOTAL

46

Total

47

school etc.

High

14

2-year Junior College

13

15(School of Medicine, Nursing Course)

National Defense Medical College(School of Medicine, Medical Course)

Minimum 2-year schooling at University
with acquisition of 62 or more credits

18

B a c he lo r’ s D e g re e

Graduate School of
Manufacturing Engineering

Polytechnic University(Undergraduate Course)(Faculty of Manufacturing Science & Technology)

M a s t e r ’ s De g re e

Graduate School of Nursing(Doctoral Course)

Graduate School of Security Studies,
Doctoral Course

Graduate School of Security
Studies
Master’s Course

Graduate School of
Nursing(Master’s Course)

Graduate School of Science andEngineering, Doctoral Course

National College of Nursing, Japan(Undergraduate Course)

Meteorological College(Regular Course)

21

22

DoctoralDegreeSchool of Medicine, Medical Research Course

20

Graduate School of Scienceand Engineering,
Master’s Course

Graduate School ofFisheries Science

Japan Coast Guard Academy(Regular Course)

19

B a c he lo r’ s D e g re e ( M . D. )B a c h e lo r’ s D e g re e

17

National Fisheries University(Undergraduate Course)

Acquisitionof credits
as Credited
Auditors＊3

Advanced
Course＊2

Acquisition of credits as
Credited Auditors＊3

Acquisition of credits as
Credited Auditors＊3
Advanced Course＊2

3-year program at Professional University

National Defense Academy(Undergraduate Course)

16

Advanced Course＊2

3-year Professional Training College

3-year Junior College

2-year program atProfessional University

2-year Professional
Training College

2-year advanced course
at high school

College of Technology

12＊1 MEXT: Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology＊2 NIAD-QE recognized course＊3 Excluding Professional University

Educational
institution under theJurisdictionof ministries otherthan MEXT＊1

Schools
regulated by the
School Education
Act

School Year

Illustration of Schools and Educational Institutions Connected With NIAD-QE Degrees

FY2023 Budget of NIAD-QE
Facility Development Account（Unit: Million yen）

IncomeCategory

Expenditure
AmountCategory

AmountLong-term borrowing, etc.

80,800

Expenses arising from loans for facilities

80,369Recovery of long-term loans, etc.

65,004

Expenses arising from grants for facilities

1,372Interest received on long-term loans, etc.

2,719

Repayment of long-term borrowing, etc.

64,871

Property disposition revenue

400

Interest expenses on long-term borrowing

2,613

Income from leased property

57

Taxes and public dues

19

Payments of property disposition revenue

65

Bond issuance expenses

14

Other income

2

Bond interest

37

Total

149,047

Total

Subsidization Account（Unit: Million yen）

IncomeCategory

149,296

Expenditure
AmountCategory

AmountGeneral and administrative expenses
Expenses arising from subsidies
Total

0

Expenditure
AmountCategory

AmountGovernment subsidies for administration

1,827

General and administrative expenses

1,421

Handling fees for certified evaluation

102

Expenses for evaluation of higher education institutions

102

Application fees for degrees

125

Expenses for examinations to award degrees

125

11

Other administrative expenses

Other income
Total

417

Total

2,065

Summary

2,065（Unit: Million yen）

IncomeCategory

Expenditure
AmountCategory

AmountGovernment subsidies for administration

1,827

General and administrative expenses

1,723

Handling fees for certified evaluation

102

Expenses for evaluation of higher education institutions

102

Application fees for degrees

125

Expenses for examinations to award degrees

125Long-term borrowing, etc.

80,800

Other administrative expenses

417

Recovery of long-term loans, etc.

65,004

Expenses arising from subsidies

4,398Interest received on long-term loans, etc.

2,719

Expenses arising from loans for facilities

80,369Property disposition revenue

400

Expenses arising from grants for facilities

1,372

Income from leased property

57

Repayment of long-term borrowing, etc.

64,871

Payments of property disposition revenue

65

Interest expenses on long-term borrowing

2,613

Other income

13

Taxes and public dues

19

Bond issuance expenses

14

Bond interest

37

Total

151,112Total

Note: Some discrepancies may arise between figures in each cell and totals, due to rounding off.

48

4,700

（Unit: Million yen）

IncomeCategory

4,398

Total

General Account302

156,062

Land and Buildings（Unit: ㎡）

District and building name

Land

Kodaira Headquarters
Takebashi Office(11F and 10F, National Center of Sciences Building)
Kodaira No.2 Residence(employee housing)
Total

Total building area

10,58813,212

568

3,354

4,609

2,769

15,765

19,335

Number of Full-time Positions（As of April 2023）
Executive Staff
President
1Vice-Presidents
2

Auditors（2）（Unit: Person）

Staff
Total
3（ 2 ）

Academic Staff General Staff
20

162

Total
182

Total
185（ 2 ）Note: Numbers in parentheses are the numbers of outside directors who are not full-time administrators.

49

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Toei Mita Line

Hamamatsucho

MeguroShinagawaTokyo Monorail

Keikyu Line

Takebashi Office

5 minutes on foot from Exit 1b at Takebashi Station on the Tokyo
Metro Tozai Line
5 minutes on foot from Exit A8. A9 at Jimbocho Station on theTokyo Metro Hanzomon Line / Toei Mita Line / Toei Shinjuku Line

NIAD-QE Headquarters

Tokyo International
Airport (Haneda)〈Takebashi Office〉〈Kodaira Headquarters〉〈11F and 10F, National Center of Sciences Building〉

Omekaido
StationShin-Kodaira
StationShin-Kodaira
EkimaeJimbocho Station
Sendai-mae

Omekaido Ekimae
Kodaira
City Office
Library

Police box

Chuokominkan-mae

Kodaira Yonsho-kita

Japan Education
CenterA9

A8

Post office

Jimbocho 1-chome
Kyoritsu Women’ s University

Open University ofJapan Tokyo Tama
Study Center

Elementary
school文

HitotsubashiGakuen
Station

Hitotsubashi University
Kodaira International
Campus

Police box

Hitotsubashi

Zeimusho-mae

Hitotsubashigashi

1-29-1 Gakuen-nishimachi, Kodaira-shi,
Tokyo 187-8587
Tel: +81-42-307-1500 (main number)1b

To Kokubunji

NIAD-QE

50

National Center of
Sciences Building（10F & 11F） Josui Kaikan

Gakushi Kaikan

Takebashi

Inner Circular Route (Shuto Expressway)
The Mainichi Newspapers Co.

Takebashi Sta

tion

2-1-2 Hitotsubashi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 101-8438
Tel: +81-3-4212-6000 (main number)（）

Department of University Administration Cooperation and Facility Support/Department of Aid for Higher Education Institutions

National Institution for

Academic Degrees andQuality Enhancement of Higher Education
1-29-1 Gakuen-nishimachi, Kodaira-shi, Tokyo
187-8587, Japan TEL :+81-42-307-1500
https://www.niad.ac.jp/

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