About TIU
Tokyo International University was founded in 1965 with a focus on business and commerce, and upon earning accreditation from the Ministry of Education (MEXT) the college has grown into a private university that now encompasses six undergraduate and four graduate schools. In addition, TIU has been sister schools with Willamette University in Salem Oregon since the beginning, and has also developed deep relationships with other renowned universities across the globe.
Staying consistently true to its educational philosophy of “nurturing truly international-minded people,” TIU is constantly expanding its practice-oriented education. The University boasts a highly international learning environment: of TIU’s approximately 7,000+ students, over 1,700 are international students from 100 countries around the world.
【NEW!】Ikebukuro International Campus
In Fall 2023, Tokyo International University opened a brand new campus near Ikebukuro Station. Ikebukuro is one of central Tokyo’s major commercial hubs and is an ideal backdrop for our E-Track courses in business, technology, international relations, culture and society, and more.
With state-of-the-art facilities and an international learning environment, the new campus will allow TIU to advance its mission of “nurturing truly international-minded leaders who will contribute to global society through vision, courage, and intelligence.”
Live in Tokyo and Campus 1
Live in Tokyo
Exploring Tokyo is a fun and important part of TIU student life. With its beautiful temples and shrines, bustling shopping centers, museums, amusement parks, and more, Tokyo is perpetually fascinating. The vibrant metropolis blends traditional culture with current trends and ultramodern technology, allowing students to experience both the old and the new. Despite its size, Tokyo is one of the safest and cleanest cities in the world, giving students and parents extra peace of mind.
As the capital of the third largest economy in the world, Tokyo is an ideal location for TIU’s courses in business, technology, international relations, language and culture, and more. The city offers abundant opportunities for internships and part-time work, allowing students to gain valuable work and networking experience while pursuing their degrees. With all of Tokyo’s offerings, it’s no wonder it is ranked one of the best cities in the world for students.
TIU’s Campus 1 is located in Kawagoe City, within the Tokyo metropolitan area and just outside central Tokyo. Students can access the city center quickly and easily by train. A new Ikebukuro Campus in central Tokyo opened in Fall 2023.
Campus 1
In order to encourage and uphold an optimal education fitting of the 21st century, TIU provides its students with state-of-the-art technology and learning facilities for their scholastic journey to success.
Campus 1 is where all classes for Japan Studies Program students are held. The campus is also home to;
- English Plaza
- Japanese Plaza
- Library
- Computer lab
- Auditorium
- Cafeteria – Japanese food
- Convenience store
Smoke-free Campus
While smoking has always been discouraged by faculty and staff, in order to promote health and safety of its students, smoking has been officially prohibited on TIU’s campuses and dormitories.
Areas to explore outside of TIU
Tokyo
Tokyo
Tokyo is a vibrant and dynamic city with over 37 million people, making it the largest city in the world. The city is the heart of Japan’s modern pop culture and is well-known for its major shopping hubs, such as Shibuya and Shinjuku, manga and gaming districts, such as Akihabara, and historical areas like Asakusa and Ueno. Tokyo offers endless options for shopping, restaurants, parks, and museums and has the most extensive and user-friendly train system on the planet.
The Ikebukuro Area
With the new campus opening in Ikebukuro, students will find themselves spending much of their time in the area. Ikebukuro is a major hub full of restaurants, shopping, nightlife, movie theaters, and arcades. A few minutes’ walk from campus is the Sunshine City building, containing hundreds of shops, an aquarium, a planetarium, and the world’s largest Pokemon Center store. Ikebukuro is a popular gathering spot for young people, and in the summer you will often find people relaxing in Minami-Ikebukuro Park’s large grassy square. Ikebukuro is also known for its manga, anime, and cosplay subculture.
Modern Technology
As a leader in manufacturing and electronics, Japan is one of the most technologically advanced and innovative countries in the world. It is also well known for its modern architecture, robotics, extensive train networks, and more.
History & Traditional Culture
Tokyo, known as “Edo” until 1868, was the political and economic center of Japan for hundreds of years during the Edo Period (1603-1868). The city is home to some of Japan’s most famous temples and shrines, including Sensoji and Meiji Jingu Shrine, and has a wide variety of traditional Japanese gardens such as the Shinjuku Imperial Gardens and the Kyu Shiba-Rikyu Gardens. Tokyo is also the birthplace of Sumo Wrestling and has the largest, most prestigious Kabuki Theater in the country. Despite Tokyo producing much of Japan’s modern pop culture, it still protects and cherishes its long traditional roots.
Hiking / Nature
Just outside the metropolitan area, there are pristine nature trails and campgrounds. A popular area for hiking includes the Okutama and Takao-san areas, both located approximately an hour from Tokyo. It is known for its ancient temples and beautiful rivers and is a great place to swim and BBQ with friends in the summer. Another popular spot is Mount Fuji, the country’s largest mountain standing at 3776 meters (12,389ft). Known as the symbol of Japan, Mount Fuji is often visible from Tokyo, and is located a mere 2 hours from the city center. It is surrounded by dense, beautiful forests and several large lakes. Those that are up to the challenge can climb to the summit between mid-July and early September.
Colorful Autumn in Mount Fuji, Japan – Lake Kawaguchiko is one of the best places in Japan to enjoy Mount Fuji scenery of maple leaves changing color giving image of those leaves framing Mount Fuji.
Kawagoe
Kawagoe is a bustling city of 330,000 people, located in Saitama just outside Tokyo. Nicknamed “Koedo” (or “little Edo”), Kawagoe has a charming historical quarter that takes you right back to Tokyo’s Edo period. Strolling down the old streets, you can experience the architecture and cityscape from Japan’s feudal past in the warehouses and other buildings that survive in superb condition.
Dorian Andrews | Baltimore
From the bright lights of the Tokyo Sky Tree to the and Fuji-TV Building in Odaiba to the traditional scenery in Kamakura and Odawara, Japan is a beautiful country that demands and encourages travel.