DISCOVERY Program for Global Learners

Admission Policy

The Discovery Program for Global Learners seeks individuals who possess the abilities outlined in the Expected Abilities of Prospective Students.

Expected Abilities of Prospective Students

The program seeks applicants who have the basic academic skills required from their desired field of specialization, critical thinking, language proficiency, sensibility to collaborate with others in multicultural environments, and academic maturity to design their own learning path.

Expected Abilities of Prospective Students

【Praxis】

The ability to apply knowledge acquired through study to solve real-world problems.

【Inquiry】

A holistic mindset and the flexibility to approach issues from multiple perspectives.

【Communication】

The ability to engage in dialogue and collaborate with people from diverse backgrounds, along with the motivation to continuously improve language proficiency and cross-cultural understanding.

【Disciplinary Training】

Academic proficiency and core knowledge that are essential for ongoing academic and intellectual development.

【Global Understanding】

An aptitude for and a desire to learn in diverse, interdisciplinary, and international environments.

Discovery Program for Global Learners Selection Policy

We administer an entrance examination to select students who have the ability and determination to collaborate and learn with a diverse group of peers from Japan and abroad.

Selection Process for the Discovery Program for Global Learners

Academic ability, aptitude, and suitability are assessed using one or more of the following: personal statements, official transcript, official English proficiency test score, academic achievement assessments, presentation, individual interview, and oral examination. (Submission of official English proficiency test scores is mandatory.)

Specific Selection Procedures

・Discovery (Domestic) Admissions

Applicants are required to choose and take either the Humanities and Social Sciences or the Natural Sciences based on the field of study they plan to pursue after admission.

Humanities and Social Sciences:

The evaluation will be based on a comprehensive review of the following: personal statements, school report, official English proficiency test score, written examination (English), oral examination (reading comprehension), presentation, and individual interview (including academic questions).

Natural Sciences:

The evaluation will be based on a comprehensive review of the following: personal statements, school report, official English proficiency test score, written examination (English), written examination (Natural Sciences), presentation, and individual interview (including academic questions).

・International Admissions

Examination of submitted documents (personal statements, official transcripts, official English proficiency test scores, etc.) and individual interview (including academic questions). Internationally recognized standardized test scores (SAT, IB, GCE A level, etc.) are also considered for evaluating academic ability.

Key Readiness Criteria Before Enrollment

In an international environment, the mindset and language skills required to engage with diverse perspectives and clearly express your own ideas are essential. You are expected to actively strengthen your English and Japanese language skills before, during, and after the selection process and enrollment.

Furthermore, to effectively engage in interdisciplinary learning that integrates a variety of disciplines, you must possess a strong foundation in key high school subjects, including mathematics, natural sciences, Japanese, and social studies. This foundational knowledge will be critical to your success in the program.