In anticipation of the arrival of "100-year life" and "Society 5.0", the required knowledge and skills are also changing. As a result, the awareness of re-learning (recurrent education) and career advancement by working adults is increasing steadily. We offer a variety of programs so that members of society can use our university.

When enrolling in Shimonoseki City University (undergraduate / training period: 4 years)

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 members of society who have graduated from high school or secondary school (or who 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 job, you can use the long-term course system. You can select the course period from 5 to 8 years for the tuition fee for 4 years. For those who have enrolled by transfer, you can select a 3-year or 4-year course.

Courses, etc.

Part of the courses offered can be taken with OIST students.
In addition, if you pass the final exam, you will be able to earn credits for the subject.

[Qualification] Those who have graduated from high school or secondary school and those who are deemed to have equivalent or higher academic ability.
[Audit Fee] 14,800 yen per unit (the number of credits varies depending on the subject)
[Reduction and exemption system] If you are over 60 years old at the time of the course permission, you 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 conducted in the "General Selection" section.

【Opening day and night】
We provide research guidance and classes 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 obtain the necessary credits.

[Long-term Course System]
This system can be used if you wish to take the course systematically over a certain period of time beyond the training period due to circumstances such as having a job. If you are a graduate student, you can choose from a 3-year or 4-year course with a 2-year tuition fee.

Courses, etc.

Part of the courses offered can be taken with OIST students. In addition, if you pass the final exam, you will be able to earn credits for the subject.

[Qualification] University graduates and those who are deemed to have equivalent or higher academic ability.
[Audit Fee] 14,800 yen per unit (the number of credits varies depending on the subject)
[Reduction and exemption system] If you are over 60 years old at the time of the course permission, you can receive a reduction in the audit fee.

When enrolling in Shimonoseki City University major

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

<Night courses, intensive courses on Saturdays and Sundays, courses, etc. are available, and online lectures are being prepared>

If you are taking a Recurrent Education Lecture

You can take recurrent education lectures conducted by Recurrent Education Center.

Skill improvement course

• Personal Management Skill Up Course
• Regional revitalization skill improvement course for whales and whaling
• Business Data Analysis Skill Up Course
• How to use and use Excel function skill improvement course
• Human Resource Management Up Skiling 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>
Shinoseki Area DX Human Resource Development Reskilling Program

Reskilling Course (Applied Edition)

Based on Article 105 of the School Education Law, the Shimonoseki Regional DX Human Resource Development Reskilling Program Reskilling Course (applied edition) is a certain cohesive learning program for non-students such as working adults. This is an educational program that allows students to establish a cohesive learning program (course certification program) and issue a course certificate based on the law to those who have completed the course. In addition, if approved by the individual qualification screening conducted by the center, you can take the course as an auditor.

When taking a public lecture at a civic university

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