Colleges of Technology (KOSEN) are higher education institutions that provide five years of specialized and general education to students who have graduated from junior high school, or a total of seven years including the advanced course. Students can devote themselves to studying their specialized fields without being burdened by preparation for university entrance examinations. Graduates of the regular course are awarded the title of “Associate Degree in Engineering,” while those who complete the advanced course and pass the assessment by the National Institution for Academic Degrees and Quality Enhancement of Higher Education are granted a “Bachelor of Engineering,” equivalent to that of university graduates.

 

I myself have experienced KOSEN, university, and graduate school, and it was at KOSEN where I learned the most deeply and experienced the greatest personal growth. That is why I have returned to the KOSEN educational environment and now stand in a position to support learning at Akashi Kosen

 

The National Institute of Technology(KOSEN), Akashi College is blessed with outstanding students, and its graduates go on to excellent employment opportunities and further education, playing active roles in society. Faculty members engage not only in education and research, but also actively collaborate with the local community through joint research and recurrent education initiatives.

 

The super-smart society (Society 5.0), expected to emerge beyond 2030, will not simply be an extension of the present; it will require individuals who can think independently, take initiative, and drive innovation. Akashi College of Technology aims to cultivate individuals equipped not only with advanced specialized knowledge but also with flexible and resilient “human skills,” developed through liberal arts education and interactions with professionals active in society.