To break free from conventions and discover your own unique style.
College of Arts and Sciences
News
- 2026.9.8
- Baikal Toba Professor receives Mongolia's highest national medal, the 'Order of the North Star'
- 2026.8.5
- Student volunteers participated in the "Science Festival for Young People."
- 2026.7.21
- "AI and Media" An interview article with Professor Kazuhiro Taira has been published on the NHK Broadcasting Culture Research Institute website.
- 2026.7.8
- Returning University Learning to Local Biodiversity Conservation College of Arts and Sciences Toyama Seminar Jointly Implements 'Kakitsubata' Transplantation Project with Hachioji City Nakayama Elementary School
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Students restart the environmental reporting program that had been discontinued: "J. F. Oberlin University Environmental Report" published for the first time in 7 years.
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In windbreak forests in the Tokachi region of Hokkaido, it has been discovered that young forests 2 to 6 years old function as habitats for grassland butterflies, including endangered species, and a variety of flowering plants.
View detailsLearning in the undergraduate program
Gain a broader perspective and deepen your expertise.
Enabling learning that transcends conventional boundaries.
From the diverse things shaping society to culture, natural sciences, and various social issues, learning the basics and encountering a wide range of themes will greatly broaden your perspective. Depending on your interests and interests, you can freely choose from a total of 32 programs across four Area—humanities, social sciences, nature, and integration—offering a unique learning environment where you can gain both broad perspectives and advanced expertise.
Integrated Program
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To find solutions to the diverse challenges facing the world
How should we confront challenges in various fields, such as the natural environment, global society, multicultural coexistence, gender, and culture? We will learn about the causes and current state of these challenges and explore ways to solve them.
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Humanities
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Understanding humanity itself, which is the foundation of everything.
This course explores themes such as human endeavors, the human heart, and communication, delving into the question, "What does it mean to be human?" and deepening our understanding of humanity itself. By understanding people, our ability to analyze society, culture, and different eras will be enhanced.
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Social Sciences
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Understanding the social mechanisms that underlie various challenges
How is the society we live in created? We will learn about the mechanisms that shape society from the perspectives of history, culture, and economics, and consider the future we should strive for, using various social issues as themes.
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Natural Sciences
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Gain the ability to logically analyze and understand nature and mathematics.
Through the investigation, analysis, and exploration of natural phenomena and mathematical laws, we cultivate the ability to scientifically analyze and understand things. We value a questioning attitude, fostering logical thinking skills applicable to all fields.
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The appeal and features of the school
New encounters with the world and society
Transform learned knowledge into practical skills.
The free and diverse learning opportunities offered by the combination of majors and minors, fostered by an experience-oriented environment, empower students to live their lives in their own unique way. College of Arts and Sciences promotes "Inquiry-Based Service Learning" and the "LAGO Program (Study Abroad)," which involve learning in various locations both on and off campus. Encounters outside of campus bring new discoveries and growth. Furthermore, seminars (major-specific workshops), which serve as the culmination of four years of learning, deepen students' knowledge while further enhancing their problem-solving and practical skills.
Your interests and passions lead to major and minor career choices and broader career paths.
Diverse learning models, from entry to exit, and how to apply what you learn.
Achieving Late Specialization
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College of Arts and Sciences
自由な発想と
知識を生かして
社会課題に挑む
Using free thinking and knowledge to tackle social issues.
To solve the complex and diverse challenges plaguing the world, such as international conflicts, environmental destruction, discrimination, and poverty, it is essential to have not just one area of expertise, but also a multifaceted perspective that transcends disciplines, the sharing of knowledge, and the creation of a society where people can collaborate. The knowledge and practical skills cultivated in College of Arts and Sciences transcend disciplinary boundaries, will empower each individual to confront social issues and create a better future. We cultivate internationally minded "independent learners" who will lead the way in creating a society where everyone in the world can live a prosperous life.
