University Extension Courses (Human Resource Development Support Projects)

The role of higher education is two-fold. Firstly it is necessary to develop highly professional, scientifically educated workers. Secondly, we need to support leading scientists with state of the art knowledge in their fields.

As is clear from the examples of Nobel Prize winners, we are now entering a period of global competition in intellectual development. Japan prides itself on having two Nobel Prize winners last year in the field of chemistry and physics. This demonstrates that Japan has world-class scientists.

The technological levels of both industry and society are progressing rapidly. We need to continue innovation in vocational and practical training in order to keep up with such rapid change.

Western governments have reformed their educational systems during the Thatcher, Jospin and Reagan eras. The reforms of these leaders nurtured IT professionals.

Japanese universities have just commenced their reforms to overcome challenges brought by the low birth rate, aging society, extended learning, privatization, and subsidy reductions. Real reform is under way.

Given these educational reforms in international and national settings, LEC strives to prepare for diversification. We are committed to contribute to higher education in our country by offering courses and lectures at Japanese universities.