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The college president has a long involvement in business in this era of internationalization. His extensive experiences include working in the US office of a Japanese trading company, and a management role in a US-Japan joint venture. In 1980, he founded the Shinjuku College of Business, in Shinjuku, Tokyo. In 1989, the new school building was constructed at the present location. In 1992, the College received the approval of the Tokyo Metropolitan Government to become a vocational college, an educational institution prescribed in Japanese School Education Law, and adopted the current name.

1. Developing an international sense and promoting personalized education

Our educational philosophy and extensive experience enables us to provide an ideal environment for foreign students, and we have been accepting students from abroad since 1986.

2. Excellent job placement and path to higher education

In the past 17 years, 179 of our foreign students have gone on to obtain positions in Japanese companies (all with employment visas). Another 162 have been accepted for higher education.

3. Small class numbers

Classes of about 20 students per class, are organized based on with the level of each students proficiency, in order to bring about maximum ability of each student.

4. Individual Computer Based Training

In addition to class learning, we provide the practicality of the CBT individual learning system, which enables students to learn through communicating with a computer. This enables students to progress in accordance with their abilities.

5. Flexible class schedule to enable concurrent part-time work and unique scholarship system

Our class schedule makes it easy for students to maintain part-time work while they study. The part -time work up to 4 hours per day in possible only after obtaining permission from the Japanese Immigration Bureau to engage in activities other than those stated in your original visa. We also offer an original scholarship system as well as a tuition exemption system for high-achieving students selected through an essay contest.

6. Improved job placement in Japanese firms with work visas

We provide a comprehensive curriculum for acquiring technical knowledge, including multimedia techniques, information technology (IT) skills and trading knowledge. This means that our students have the qualifications that meet today's needs, giving them the edge in the job market.

2-4 year courses specializing in Information Technology

Multimedia Department (four year degrees)

Here students can obtain an Advanced Diploma in Information Technology and acquire the qualifications necessary for entering postgraduate schools.

Specialization in CG and Web Design

We train experts in multimedia such as DTP design, web creation etc.

Specialization in Digital Information Instruction

We train experts in IT with a good command of advanced IT technology and systematic knowledge.

Two year study course in Information Technology Dept.

(conferring a Diploma in Information Technology)

Specialization in Information Systems

We train system engineers and advance level programmers by equipping them with sophisticated skills in information processing.

Specialization in International Information Business

We train experts in international business such as secretaries in the field of trade or information technology, who can answer the needs of the highly globalized society of today.

Specialization for IT secretary, system administrator

We train IT specialists and office administrators. Students are awarded a Diploma in Information Technology.

Two to four year Step-up courses

There is a system of further enrolment whereby students may, upon completing a two year course, proceed to a one year Multimedia Research Department or the third year of the Multimedia Department, and thereby study for a total of three or four years.　

■ Currently-enrolled Foreign Students (84 students as at May / 2009)

Country Enrollment

Korea / Myanmar
Taiwan / Sri Lanka

China / The Philippines
Bangladesh / Vietnam
Nepal / Hong kong
Mongolia / Thailand / Others 　

■ Special services

Service Details

Special scholars Two students Half exemption for (\220,000) school fees. Honor student selected by a essay contest Awards for excellence (2) (exemption, as above)Awards for effort (6) \110,000 exemption Student dormitory Affiliated student dormitory (facilities for both males and females available) Students have access to the scholarship system provided by the Association for International Education of Japan (AIEJ) and other institutions. 　

■ Situation for foreign students after graduation (1993-2010)

Acquired a job in a Japanese company (all with work visa) 179 graduates Entered a Japanese college/university or graduate school 162 graduates 　

■ From a current student at Shinjuku College of Information Technology:

In this era of internationalization, I was fortunate to have the opportunity to study with my Japanese friends in the same class, and receive encouragement from my teachers and classmates. The College offers many opportunities to acquire qualifications for information processing, word processing, bookkeeping, and other fields. Further, for when your graduate, it offers excellent support to those who want to get a job or go on to further education. I can therefore confidently recommend this college to you all. Come and study hard with us! By Kyung Bok Bae, a Korean student

★Foreign students with their Japanese classmates at a class gathering. ★Foreign students with their Japanese classmates at Speech Contest in the college.

■ Class numbers/term

Department Applications for admission Class term

Information Technology Dept./ Multimedia Dept. 40 2 years

Multimedia Research Dept. 20 1 year

Multimedia Dept. 20 4 years

Applicants for the Multimedia Research department is required to have completed a two year course of the Information Technology department/ Multimedia Department. 　

■ Admission requirements

Those holding a high-school diploma (with at least twelve years school education), or those who have passed an examination demonstrating scholastic ability equivalent to twelve years education overseas, aged eighteen years or older, who have achieved Level 1 or Level 2 of the Japanese Language Proficiency Examination given by the Association for International Education of Japan (AIEJ) or given abroad by the Japan Foundation. Special scholars or honor students selected through our essay contest must have passed Level 1 of the Japanese Language Proficiency Examination. 　

■ Admission Fees (for the 2011 fiscal year)

■Information Technology Department/ Multimedia Department

Admission Fee ¥130,000

Tuition Fee (one year) ¥440,000

Practice Fee (one year) ¥120,000

Facilities and Equipment Costs (one year) ¥130,000

Others ¥60,000

Total Payment for first year ¥880,000

　

■Multimedia Research Department

Admission Fee ¥130,000

Tuition Fee (one year) ¥440,000

Practice Fee (one year) ¥120,000

Facilities and Equipment Costs (one year) ¥130,000

Others ¥60,000

Total Payment for first year ¥880,000

　

■ College intakes and periods for accepting admissions applications

For April intake: October 15 - December 28

For October intake: April 15 - July 30

　

■ Application Procedures

The following is a list of the required documents:

• Application ( complete the application provided by the college; picture is required)
• Graduation Diploma or Certificate ( from your high school, university, other school)
• Grades Certificate ( from your high school, university, other school)
• Medical Certificate (from a public health office or doctor)
• Japanese Language School Attendance/Grades Certificate (from an aforementioned approved school)
• Japanese Language School Imminent Graduation Certificate (from an aforementioned approved school) However, those students applying from abroad must submit a level 2 (or higher) Certificate of the Japanese Language Proficiency Examination in lieu of 5 and 6.

■ Screening

･ Those wanting apply for admission to Shinjuku College of Information Technology must meet the admission requirements given in the left column, and submit application. Select one of the following three application methods below:

• Visit Japan with a short-term stay visa for examination(Temporary Visitor Visa), and take an oral examination at the Shinjuku College of Information Technology.
• Apply for a visa through a representative resident in Japan, or use Shinjuku College of Information Technology as your representative. In this case, you should allow about three months for the application process for your certificate of residential qualification(Certificate of Eligibility) and document screening.
• Apply for a visa through a Japanese language school or agent in your own country. In this case, you should inquire as early as possible. (Nos. 2 and 3 are subject to document screening.)

■ Admissions office

Shinjuku College of Information Technology Address: 　　15-2, Nakano 5-Chome, Nakano-ku, Tokyo 164-0001 Japan Telephone: 　　+81-3-5380-0777(main) Facsimile:　　+81-3-5380-044