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Initiatives for Recurrent Education
In anticipation of the arrival of "100 years of life" and "Society 5.0", the knowledge and skills required are also changing. As a result, the level of attention has been increasing steadily toward the re-learning (recurrent education) and career advancement of working adults. We are preparing various programs so that members of society can utilize the university.
When enrolling at Shimonoseki City University (faculty, 4 years of study period)
When taking the entrance examination, members of society can select "Special Selection for Professionals".
[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 member of society, who have graduated from high school or secondary school (or have completed equivalent education)
[Long-term Course System]
If you wish to take the course systematically over a certain period of time beyond the period of study due to circumstances such as having a occupation, you can use the long-term course system. You can select the course period from 5 to 8 years at the tuition fee for 4 years. In addition, if you are enrolled by transfer, you can select a 3 or 4-year course period.
- If you would like to use the long-term course system, please contact us in advance (at the time of application).
Course Students
You can take part of the course with your university students.
In addition, if you pass the final exam, you can earn credits for the subject.
[Qualification] Those who have graduated from high school or secondary school and those who are recognized as having equal or higher academic ability
[Audience fee] 14,800 yen per unit (the number of credits varies depending on the subject)
[Reduction system] If you are over 60 years old at the time of the course permission, you can receive a reduction in the tuition fee.
When entering the Graduate School of Shimonoseki City University (graduate school, 2 years of study period)
The entrance examination will be taken by "General Selection".
[Open day and night]
Research guidance and classes are also provided at night, Saturday, and holidays for working students. 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 acquire the required credits.
[Long-term Course System]
If you wish to take the course systematically for a certain period beyond the term of study due to circumstances such as having a occupation, you can use this system. If you are a graduate student, you can choose from a period of 3 or 4 years for tuition fee for 2 years.
- If you would like to use the long-term course system, please contact us in advance (at the time of application).
Course Students
You can take part of the course with your university students. In addition, if you pass the final exam, you can earn credits for the subject.
[Qualification] University graduates and those who are recognized as having equal or higher academic ability
[Audience fee] 14,800 yen per unit (the number of credits varies depending on the subject)
[Reduction system] If you are over 60 years old at the time of the course permission, you can receive a reduction in the tuition fee.
When enrolling in Shimonoseki City University major
Established in April 2021, Special Needs Education Vocational Course will train specialists in special support education who can demonstrate problem-solving skills in local educational settings centered on special needs schools.
- In order to obtain a "Special Needs School Teacher Type License" in this department, you must have a bachelor's degree and have a normal license for elementary school, junior high school, high school or kindergarten.
<Night classes, weekends intensive lectures, subject courses, etc. are being prepared for online lectures>
If you take a Recurrent Education Lecture
You can take recurrent education lectures conducted by Recurrent Education Center.
Skill Up Course
- Personal Management Skill Up Course
- Regional Revitalization Skill Up Course for whales and whaling
- Business Data Analysis Skill Up Course
- How to use Excel function and utilization skill improvement course
- Human Resource Management Upskilling Course
<Course Certification Program>
Regional Revitalization Management Expert Training Program
Expert Training Course
- Inclusive Education Professional Training Course
- Child Talent Management Expert Training Course
- Ryokan Management Expert Training Course
<Course Certification Program>
Human Resource Development Reskilling Program
Reskilling Course (Applied Edition)
Based on Article 105 of the School Education Law, the Monoseki Regional DX Human Resource Development Reskilling Program and the Reskilling Course (Applied Edition) are an educational program that allows you to establish a coherent learning program (Course Certification Program) and issue a certificate of course based on the law to those who have completed it. In addition, if you are approved by the individual qualification screening conducted by the center, you can take the course as an auditor.
When taking a public lecture at Civic University
This is an open lecture that is open to the public. Every year we deal with various themes.
The number of times and participation fees are set for each course, and students will be recruited before the start of spring and autumn.

