Akita International University
39°37′39″N 140°11′52″E Akita International University (国際教養大学, Kokusai Kyōyō Daigaku), or AIU, is a public university located in Akita City, Akita Prefecture, Japan. Established in 2004 and modeled on American liberal arts colleges, AIU is one of the few universities in Japan offering all of its courses in English. It has currently 201 international partner institutions in 51 different countries and regions.
国際教養大学 | |
| Motto | Be a Leader in the Global Society |
|---|---|
| Type | Public |
| Established | 2004 |
| President | Norihiko Suzuki |
Academic staff | 94 |
| Undergraduates | 820 |
| Postgraduates | 21 |
| Location | , , 39°37′39″N 140°11′52″E |
| Campus | Suburb |
| Colours | Green and Beige |
| Mascot | One |
| Website | www |
Japan Akita Prefecture | |
Its undergraduate program offers bachelor's degrees in Global Connectivity, Global Business and Global Studies, and its graduate program offers master's degrees in Japanese Language Teaching, English Language Teaching, and Global Communication Practices. The undergraduate program at Akita International University is unique in Japan. All courses are taught in English, with the exception of foreign language classes. Undergraduate students are expected to study overseas for one year of their academic program. Non-native English speaking students are prepared for using English in the classroom through the intensive English for Academic Purposes (EAP) Program. As of 2022, the president of AIU is Monte Cassim.