As globalization continues to advance at a rapid pace, Kyoto University has launched The 2x by 2020 Initiative as its new International Strategy to promote the further development of the university as a world-class institution of higher learning, and consolidate our global position as a World Premier University (WPU).The new International Strategy is premised on Kyoto University’s mission statement, with its fundamental principles to promote internationalization mot ivated by “an educat ion and research t radi t ion rooted in understanding and respect for global perspectives and diverse regional cultures,” “the rich, multifaceted culture that has evolved in Kyoto through 1,200 years of interaction between East and West,” and “creativity that can put forth a new paradigm developed by Kyoto University.”

The new International Strategy sets forth three key objectives in research, education and international service. It delineates specific measures and numerical targets to achieve those objectives, as well as measures that will be given immediate priority. To achieve the goals of The 2x by 2020 Initiative, Kyoto University is establishing the Kyoto University Global Academy (provisional name). We will also radically enhance our systems and infrastructure at the university-wide level, and with a mid- to long-term perspective. This will include such measures as the establishment of the International Strategy Committee, and efforts to double our internationalization indices by 2020. Through those efforts we aim to achieve a “true internationalization” that is founded on the achievement of concrete numerical targets.

“2x by 2020” is the slogan of the new International Strategy bymeans of which Kyoto University aims to double its internationalindices in research, education and international service by the year 2020.

Tradition

Culture

Creativity

Enhancement ofSystems andInfrastructure

Implementation ofPriority Measures

Research

Education

International Service

Promoting GloballyCompetitive Top-ClassResearch

Cultivating Human Resources with Strong International Skills

Contributing to Harmonious Coexistence within the Human and Ecological Community on this Planet

30% 60%

Current 2020

Current 2020

5.1%30%

Multinationally authoredacademic papers

Five international symposia annually

Students studying abroad(short-, medium-, and long- term)

International researchersand faculty members

International students Ratio of lectures in English

Current 2020

3,190

6,500

1,600

779

Current 2020

2,082

4,300

Current 2020

5SymposiaAnnually

Three Key Objectives / Strategic Measures and Numerical Targets Kyoto University’s mission of knowledgea Three Driving Forces

Kyoto University Global Academ

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Achieve “trueinternationalization”founded on theachievement ofnumerical targets

Doubleinternationalizationindices by 2020

Creation

Transmission

Contribution

To achieve the goals of The 2x by 2020 Initiative, Kyoto University is establishing the Kyoto University Global Academy*, a suite of innovative education and research programs and initiatives that seek to inst i l l internat ional competence in our students from the

undergraduate level and expand our international cooperative research undertakings. Through these initiatives, we seek to focus on fields vital to future national development and enhance education and research cooperation with our international partners.

Kyoto University Global Academy*

● Institute for Liberal Arts and Sciences

● Advanced Global Course (Undergraduate / Graduate)

● Leading Programs at the Graduate School of Advanced Leadership Studies and Other Graduate Schools

● Advanced Global Degree Program in International Cooperation*

● The John Mung Advanced Program (Kyoto University Young Scholars Overseas Visit Program)

● Hakubi Project

● International Center for Emerging Sciences*

* Denotes provisional name

Education

Research

Yoshida Shrine

Yasaka Shrine

Kiyomizu Temple

Kyoto Tower

Nijo Castle

Kinkakuji Temple

Kyoto Imperial Palace

Toji Temple

Kyoto StationKatsura Imperial Villa

Byo-do-in Temple

Ujigami Shrine

Yoshida Campus

Katsura Campus

Uji Campus

The oldest of Kyoto University’s three main campuses, Yoshida Campus is conveniently located in an urban environment 30 minutes by bus to the north-east of Kyoto Station.

The universi ty is cont inual ly updat ing and expanding the facilities at Yoshida Campus, which is divided into seven sections: The Main Campus, where the c lock tower and main administrative buildings are located; the North Campus, which includes a large sports field and experimental farms; the West Campus, where the student club rooms and gymnasium are located; the Yoshida-South Campus, where the university’s baseball field is located; the Faculty of Medicine Campus; the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences Campus; and the University Hospital Campus.

Katsura Campus, which opened in 2003, is located nine kilometers southwest of Yoshida Campus, and comprises four clusters of buildings overlooking Kyoto City. Conceived as a “Techno-Science Hill” for graduate studies in engineering and informatics, the campus is a locus where technology, regional culture and nature are combined in new ways to provide inspiration for academic minds. The campus is a short bus-ride away from the nearby JR and Hankyu Railway stations.

Located approximately twelve kilometers to the south o f Yosh ida Campus, U j i Campus is home to a number of state-of-the-art research institutes and centers i n c l u d i n g m a n y l a r g e - s c a l e t e s t i n g facilities devoted to laboratory work in the natural sciences and energy related fields.

The campus is easily accessed by the Keihan and JR ra i lways, and Kyoto University also runs a regular shuttle bus service among all three campuses.

Kyoto University CampusesKyoto University comprises three campuses (Yoshida, Uji and Katsura) and a number of research facilities located across Japan.