Overview
Miyazaki International University (MIU), founded in 1994, was established under the MIU credo, “Respect and Diligence” for the purpose of cultivating truly international individuals. Miyazaki International University, in addition to Miyazaki Gakuen Junior College, Miyazaki Gakuen High School, Miyazaki Gakuen Junior High School and the Miyazaki Gakuen Junior College-Affiliated Midori Kindergarten and Kiyotake Midori Kindergarten, is sponsored by the Miyazaki Educational Institution (MEI), a chartered educational corporation established in 1939.
| Name | Miyazaki International University |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1994 |
| Address | 1405 Kano, Kiyotake, Miyazaki 889-1605 |
| TEL | 0985-85-5931 |
| FAX | 0985-84-3396 |
| URL | https://miu.ac.jp/ |
President’s Message
Miyazaki International University
President
Keiko Yamashita
“See the Version of Yourself Yet to Be Discovered “
Miyazaki International University was founded in 1994 as a liberal arts institution with an international outlook, rooted in the educational philosophy of Respect and Diligence, the university’s founding spirit. In 2014, the Faculty of Education was established to focus on the training of teachers and childcare professionals.
At the heart of our educational philosophy is the aspiration to create a peaceful world where all individuals live in mutual respect. Respect encompasses honoring human dignity, practicing self-discipline, and cultivating the empathy to see from others’ perspectives. Diligence represents our sincere commitment to thoughtful action and growth. Together, these values form the foundation for character development and are more vital today than ever before.
We now live in an era of VUCA—Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity, and Ambiguity—where rapid technological advancements and globalization challenge conventional thinking. As we navigate a world with no fixed answers, the capacity to think critically and act independently becomes essential. For the past 30 years, Miyazaki International University has championed liberal arts education and the cultivation of critical thinking to meet these demands.
A liberal arts education nurtures not only subject-specific knowledge but also broad-mindedness and the capacity to see from diverse viewpoints. Critical thinking sharpens our ability to sift through the flood of information, reason logically, and express ourselves with clarity. These are the very skills needed to forge ahead in these unpredictable times.
Drawing on three decades of educational practice and research, we offer an environment that enables every student to grow into a person capable of shaping their own future.
On our global campus—home to students, faculty, and staff from over 20 countries—we encourage you to experience and embrace cultural diversity. It is through such encounters that students rediscover the joy of learning and uncover new facets of themselves. In the process of meeting this “new you,” we invite you to reflect on the questions: How can I contribute to society? What is uniquely mine to offer? What can I do because of who I am? Always from the perspective of acting for others and with others.
It is a pleasure and privilege to welcome you to Miyazaki International University. I hold close to my heart the words: “Be joyful always. Pray continually. Give thanks in all circumstances.” (The Bible). My hope is that your student life will be rich with joy as you stand before Meikyoan overlooking Kiyotake. While you may encounter both triumphs and trials, I encourage you to live with gratitude in all seasons.
Our dedicated faculty and staff are committed to supporting your journey—so that your time at MIU becomes a lasting source of strength and meaning, and equips you to make a valuable contribution to society.
We invite you to take flight—explore new paths, discover your potential, and connect with the world and your community.
Keiko Yamashita
President
Miyazaki International University
Schools and Graduate School
School of International Liberal Arts
Department of Comparative Culture
Enrollment: 100
School of Education
Department of Childhood Education
Enrollment: 50
Graduate School of International Liberal Arts
Master’s Program
Enrollment: 5
Educational Philosophy and Objectives (From Article 1 of the University Rules)
Miyazaki International University upholds the educational philosophy of Respect and Diligence purported by Miyazaki Educational Institution. The University provides a program of higher education in the liberal arts for the purpose of developing individuals who will contribute to international society.
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Admission Policy
The Ideal MIU Student
Miyazaki International University selects appropriate candidates through diverse testing methods designed to comprehensively evaluate their abilities, motivation, appropriateness, etc. The university welcomes international and domestic students who
- Identify with its educational policy of upholding the philosophy of “Respect and Diligence”
- Recognize the value of contributing to global and local society
- Have clear educational goals and the ability to take independent action
- Are sufficiently equipped with the basic academic abilities and skills to engage in studies at MIU
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Curriculum Policy
Curricular Structure and Implementation Policy
The curriculum of the Miyazaki International University is designed on the basis of the following principles to develop individuals equipped with a sense of ethics, the education and scholastic capacity required of members of the working world, and the knowledge and skills expected of professionals.
- Courses will promote learning through critical thinking
- Courses will facilitate active learning in the classroom
- Courses that enable practical learning
- Couse syllabi will clearly state course objective, schedule, grading standards and methods, etc.
- Learning outcomes will be strictly evaluated on the basis of assessment standards
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Diploma Policy
Qualities Students Should Acquire by Graduation
Miyazaki International University awards the degrees of Bachelor of Arts in Comparative Culture and Bachelor of Arts in Education upon students who have acquired the qualities and capabilities described below, and have successfully completed the requisite graduation credits.
- A sense of ethics that honors respect and diligence
- The education and scholastic capacity required of members of the working world, and the knowledge and skills expected of professionals
- The cognitive and practical skills necessary to confront the challenge of our social issues
Miyazaki International University Promotion of “Gender Equality and Diversity” Declaration
Miyazaki International University was established in 1994 with the aim of fostering human resources who will contribute to the international and local communities, based on liberal arts education in the spirit of “Respect and Diligence”. The ratio of foreign faculty members from various countries at MIU is one of the highest among Japanese universities. “Respect” in the credo of the institution refers to respect and esteem for others, which encompasses mutual respect and recognition of various national diversities in culture, language, politics, industry, and so on, as well as various human diversities in race, sexual minorities, physical and mental characteristics, religion, etc. In accordance with this spirit, I hereby declare that Miyazaki International University will promote diversity and gender equality by striving to create an environment for education, research, and employment that will allow each member of the university to fully demonstrate individuality and abilities.
President
Miyazaki International University
(October 30th, 2021)
Miyazaki International University Globalization Promotion Policy 2017
Miyazaki International University (hereafter referred to as “the University”) was founded in 1994 as a liberal arts university with a School of Comparative Culture, which changed its name to the School of International Liberal Arts (ILA) in 2006, and a Department of Comparative Culture. Since its founding the University has offered students liberal arts education in English that fosters the idea of creating multicultural, interdependent societies by placing importance on understanding of both one’s own culture and those of other nations, practicing critical thinking skills to address pressing global issues, and mastering English as an international language.
With the establishment of the School of Education (EDU) and the Department of Childhood Education in 2014, the University has grown into an institution with two Schools and Departments. Based on the University’s educational objective of providing a program of higher education in the liberal arts for the purpose of developing individuals who will contribute to international society (Article 1.1 of the University Rules), the School of Education also develops individuals who can play meaningful roles in an increasingly globalized society by equipping them with educational expertise built upon a broad range of knowledge.
The University hereby declares that it will continue to implement plans that serve to maintain and promote global education in every aspect and, as part of this effort, has established concrete numerical goals in the following areas. The University will continue to make sincere efforts to maintain and achieve these goals.
Maintenance and Promotion of a Global Educational Environment
1 In order to sustain a global educational environment, the University sets the following institutional goals for percentage of international faculty members: 55% (or higher) of the University faculty and 75% (or higher) of the faculty of the School of International Liberal Arts.
Promotion of Study Abroad
2 In order to promote study abroad, the University sets an annual participation rate of 15% (or higher) of all students (ILA and Education combined) as an institutional goal.
Promotion of Foreign Language Education
3 In order to promote the mastery of English as an international language, the University sets the following institutional goals for students by the time of graduation: TOEIC 700 (or higher) for all students, and for students in ILA, TOEIC 800 (or higher) for 30% (or higher) of students, and TOEIC 900 (or higher) for 10% (or higher) of students. In order to achieve the above goals, the University will make efforts to further improve its language education.
International Student Recruitment
4 In Japan, the 18-year-old population, which comprises the highest number of students going on to university, is rapidly decreasing. Under these circumstances, it is necessary to strategically recruit excellent international students in order to maintain and enhance the education and research conducted by the University.
In addition, because the University is committed to the development of global human resources, recruiting diverse international students, and providing opportunities for international and Japanese students to study together and interact promotes the internationalization and diversity of our campus, and contributes to the development of Japanese students as global human resources.
Based on the above, the University will actively recruit international students with an annual admission target of approximately 20 students.
(Created in September, 2017)
History
| 1939 | Miyazaki Educational Institution founded |
|---|---|
| 1994 | Miyazaki International University, Department of Comparative Culture, Faculty of Comparative Culture established |
| 1999 | Teacher certification (Level 1 Junior High School and High School English Teacher License) program accredited |
| 2006 | “Department of Comparative Culture” renamed “Department of International Liberal Arts” |
| 2014 | School of Education, Faculty of Child Education established; 20th anniversary of founding of Miyazaki International University |
| 2023 | “Miyazaki International College” renamed “Miyazaki International University” Miyazaki International University Graduate School of International Liberal Arts (Master’s Program) established. |