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Japan: Improving teaching at universities
Share The University of Tokyo seeks to improve the quality of teaching methods at Japanese universities by introducing a new course for graduate students. This seemingly small but potentially important new direction marks a shift in priorities from research skills ... Read More »
3 Thai universities named among 100 best in Asia
Share Three Thai universities have been named among the top 100 research universities in Asia by the Times Higher Education magazine. King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi (KMUTT) was ranked 55th, Mahidol University 61st and Chulalongkorn University (CU) 82nd in ... Read More »
2013 Asia University Rankings – by Times Higher Education
Share By Jonathan DeHart Times Higher Education released its first Asia University Rankings online, including the list as a free supplement with the Times Higher Education magazine today. Japan took 22 of the top 100 spots in Asia, with the ... Read More »
Japan: Universities set to accept Brazilian science majors
Share Japanese universities are being asked to accept about 1,300 Brazilian science majors over the next three years in a program funded by the South American country aimed at building its industrial development and helping Japanese firms advance into its ... Read More »
University of Tokyo to begin recommendation-based entrance exam
Share The University of Tokyo, one of the most prestigious universities in Japan, aims to introduce a recommendation-based entrance examination system for the first time since its establishment in 1877, university sources said. In about five years, the national university ... Read More »
2013 Shoda Memorial Asia International Student Scholarship Fund, Japan
Share Graduate School of Agricultural and Life Sciences at the University of Tokyo is inviting applications for Shoda Memorial international scholarship for Asian students who are enrolled or will be enrolled in the first year of the master’s course or in the ... Read More »
University of Tokyo maintains reputation as top institution in Asia: survey
Share The University of Tokyo remains the most prestigious institution of higher education in Asia, according to a study released, but the editor of the study said Japan is slipping in relative academic prominence and some action is needed to ... Read More »
University of Tokyo to begin free online courses
Share The University of Tokyo will begin offering free online courses as soon as by September, with a plan to issue certificates to people around the world recognised as having reached a sufficient level of achievement. The university will be ... Read More »
Princeton University announces strategic partnership with University of Tokyo
Share By Kristen McNierney Continuing its effort to support collaborative, cross-national research and teaching initiatives, the University has finalized its third strategic partnership of the year with the University of Tokyo. The partnership will function similarly to those signed with ... Read More »
Coursera adds 29 new universities around the world
Share Free online course provider will be available in schools in China, Mexico, France, Italy and Spain The high cost of education is a big problem in this country, with student loan debt ballooning at an alarming rate. For that ... Read More »
