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Messages from the Deans
Faculty of Policy Management
Facing the real world beyond the field of academic disciplines

Nurturing students who are determined to make a difference in Japan and the world
Policies are not only made by the government. Just as the English word “policy” refers to corporate policies and personal guidelines, policy is widely used to help us deal with reality. In addition, thinking about policy is not just about making proposals; it is about taking the initiative and being proactive about matters.Through the study of policy management, we nurture students equipped with the ability to discern the future, the capacities to analyze situations, the dynamism to design policies, the power to persuade others of the significance of policies, the inventiveness to implement these policies, and the competencies to synthesize these abilities. The Faculty of Policy Management aims to nurture students imbued with the strong determination to change Japan and the world by putting their own ideas into practice and to build a human network not only in Japan but also on a global scale.Tomoki Kamo
Faculty of Environment and Information Studies
Leading the way in uncertain times

Studying across disciplines to develop the ability to respond to change
Throughout the Earth’s long history, numerous organisms have been affected by unimaginable environmental changes. It would be truer to say that the species that have survived and their descendants are those which have been able to flexibly adapt to changes in the environment, rather than those which have overcome the competition as expressed by the phrase “the law of the jungle.” I believe that what we learn at the Faculty of Environment and Information Studies is the ability to adapt to such changes. Our concept of Environment and Information Studies is not limited to the words “environment” and “information,” but is an interdisciplinary academic field consisting of five disciplines: design engineering and media art, advanced biosciences, human environment, environmental design, and novel computing and communication systems. The Faculty of Environment and Information Studies will produce leaders who can survive and create the future in an age when that future is unpredictable.Tomohiro Ichinose
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FAQ
Will there be a student gathering event?
Especially for the GIGA freshmen (those who enrolled through Winter AO [for the GIGA Program]), we are planning to hold the Freshman Session in late September.

Can international students work in Japan?
To work part-time in Japan, permission must first be obtained from Immigration Bureau of Japan. Part-time jobs for international students are limited to 28 hours per week (up to 8 hours per day during summer, winter, and spring holidays). For your reference, the minimum wage in Kanagawa prefecture is JPY 1,071 per hour.
In general, the types of jobs open to international students are dependent on their Japanese-language ability. Students are not permitted to work at bars, night clubs, pachinko and mahjong parlors, adult entertainment shops and other similar venues.
What are career opportunities for SFC students like?
After graduation, about seventy percent of graduates from the Faculty of Policy Management and the Faculty of Environment and Information Studies take positions at companies. Amongst all the graduates who enter into business areas, approximately eighty percent from the Faculty of Policy Management find jobs in companies related to information and telecommunications, finance and insurance, and manufacturing and service, while approximately sixty to seventy percent from the Faculty of Environment and Information Studies find positions in companies related to information and telecommunications, and manufacturing and service. Companies connected with media and advertising are also much sought after.
How to learn Japanese at SFC?
Students move through courses in three levels, Elementary, Intermediate, and Superior/Advanced. You will be assigned a level before you commence study, based on your previous Japanese experience. It is possible to start from zero and reach a very accomplished level over 4 years. Each level covers a variety of courses. Elementary courses are Basic Japanese and Basic Applied Japanese. Intermediate courses are Intensive Japanese and Superior/Advanced courses cover skills.
All GIGA students are nominated as GIGA certificate candidates on enrollment. Attaining a Japanese level equivalent to N2 of the JLPT is one of the requirements for attaining the GIGA certificate on graduation.
How is the living environment in Japan?
Japan is known as a good place to live with its low crime rate. Even if you misplace something, it will be returned to you most of the time. Japan’s public transportation system boasts of its on-time departure and arrival and helps you reach your destination safely and securely. SFC is located about 90 minutes from central Tokyo. With a well-established health insurance system, students living in Japan can receive advanced medical care when you fall ill with only a small fee.