The knowledge and skills required are also changing in anticipation of the arrival of the "100 Years of Life" and "Society 5.0". As a result, the attention of re-learning (recurrent education) and career advancement by working adults is becoming more and more. We offer a variety of programs so that working adults can use our university.

When enrolling in Shimonoseki City University (undergraduate and study term of 4 years)

When taking the entrance examination, members of society can choose "Special Selection for Adults".

[Application Requirements]
Those who have reached the age of 23 by March 31 of the entrance examination year and have at least 5 years of experience as a working adult and have graduated from high school or secondary school (or who have completed equivalent education)

[Long-term courses]
If you wish to take the course systematically over a certain period of time beyond the training period due to circumstances such as occupation, you can use the long-term course system. You can select the course period from 5 to 8 years for 4 years of tuition. If you enroll through transfer, you can select a 3 or 4-year study period.

Students taking courses

You can take some of the courses offered with our students.
Also, if you pass the final exam, you will be able to earn credits for the subject.

Qualifications] Those who have graduated from high school or secondary school and those who are recognized as having the same or higher academic ability
[Audit fee] Yen14,800 yen per unit (the number of credits varies depending on the subject)
[Reduction and exemption system] Those who are over 60 years old at the time of permission to take the course can receive a reduction in the audit fee.

When enrolling in Shimonoseki City University Graduate School (graduate school, 2 years of study)

The entrance examination will be taken in the "General Selection".

[Opening day and night]
Research guidance and classes are also provided for working adults at night, Saturdays, and holidays. In addition, by combining this with intensive lectures during the holidays (summer and winter), it is possible to organize a timetable that allows you to obtain the required credits.

[Long-term courses]
If you wish to take a course over a certain period of time beyond the training period due to circumstances such as having a occupation, you can use this system. If you are a graduate student, you can choose from a three-year or four-year study period.

Students taking courses

You can take some of the courses offered with our students. Also, if you pass the final exam, you will be able to earn credits for the subject.

Qualifications] Graduated from university and those who are recognized as having equal or higher academic ability
[Audit fee] Yen14,800 yen per unit (the number of credits varies depending on the subject)
[Reduction and exemption system] Those who are over 60 years old at the time of permission to take the course can receive a reduction in the audit fee.

When enrolling in Shimonoseki City University Department

Established in April 2021, Special Needs Education Vocational Course will train special needs education specialists who can demonstrate their problem-solving skills in local educational settings centered on special needs schools.

<Night classes are offered at night, intensive lectures on Saturdays and Sundays, and courses are being prepared for online lectures>

When taking a recurrent education lecture

You can take recurrent education courses offered by Recurrent Education Center.

Skill up course

• Personal Management Skill Up Course
• Skill-up course for revitalizing the region of whales and whaling
• Business Data Analysis Skill Up Course
• How to use and use Excel function improvement course
• Human Resources Management Up Skilling Course

<Course Certification Program>
Regional Revitalization Management Expert Training Program

Expert Training Course

• Inclusive education specialist training course
• Child talent management expert training course
• Ryokan management expert training course

<Course Certification Program>
Shimonoseki area DX Human Resource Development Listening Program

Listening Course (applied version)

The Regional Revitalization Management Expert Training Program and Reskilling Course (Applied Edition) is based on Article 105 of the School Education Law, targeting non-students such as working adults, based on Article 105 of the School Education Law. This is an educational program that allows you to establish a cohesive learning program (course certification program) and issue certificates of courses based on the law to those who have completed the course. In addition, if it is approved by the center's individual eligibility screening, you can take the course as an auditor.

When taking a public university open lecture

This is an open lecture that is open to the public. Every year, we deal with a variety of themes.
The number of times and participation fee are set for each course, and students will be recruited before the opening of spring and autumn.