GLP GEfIL (English)

Students only

Hosted by UTokyo

記事内容修正依頼

An international program for students in the senior division to cultivate students with leadership skills in the international community.

Table of Contents

    Basic Information

    Official Name

    The University of Tokyo Global Leadership Program (GLP-GEfIL)

    Official Website

    https://www.glp.u-tokyo.ac.jp/en/

    Facebook

    https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057288316820

    Category

    International

    Eligibility

    Two years in the senior division (2nd-year undergraduate students and 1st-year PEAK students)

    Duration

    2nd year - 4th year (2 years)

    Year of the Etablishment

    2014

    How to Apply

    Applicants must earn 6 credits from at least 2 areas of GLP-designated courses and take the TOEFL or IELTS exam (according to the application guidelines, a TOEFL score of 100 or IELTS score of 7.0 is recommended). The deadline for application is usually the end of August of the second year of undergraduate (first year of undergraduate school for PEAK students).

    Selection

    Yes

    Fee

    No fee is required.

    ■ Program Philosophy

    This is an official UTokyo program for students in the senior division, which was established in 2014 with the philosophy of "fostering leadership human resources in the international community". The program aims to nurture future leaders in all fields.
     

    ■Program Overview

    The program is conducted in the way shown in the diagram above, and students take courses in English for two years. Students who wish to participate in the program should be aware that it is necessary to take designated courses in the junior division. For more details, please click here. In addition, information session for this program are usually held from April to July each year around 10 times. The interview with the head of the GLP Promotion Office (Japanese article) by UmeeT is also useful to learn more about this program.
     

    ■ The Content of the Program

    With the following 12 credits, the program will be completed, and a certificate of completion will be issued in the name of the President of UTokyo. Some faculties accept the credits which are required to graduate.
     

    〈4 credits - Practical Research
    ・Practical Research is the core of the GEfIL program. Each group including 3 to 6 students should set the theme, conduct research, and present the result. Students are guided in their research by faculty members with whom students are not able to get involved during their undergraduate years of study.
    ・The two-year program is divided into PHASE 1 and PHASE 2. PHASE 1 offers research skill-set classes and lectures from globally active professionals.
    ・PHASE 1 (until Fall of junior year): Students will set a theme such as a social problem, and conduct research and plan solutions as a group. Specific themes include "poverty among single mothers," "gender issues at UTokyo," "food loss," "education for children with foreign roots," etc.
    ・PHASE 2 (from the fall of 3rd year): Students will dig into each specific theme and present their research in English in the spring of their senior year.

    〈Equivalent to 4 credits - Overseas Program
    ・Students will participate in two overseas programs during their two years of study, each lasting from two weeks to two months. Students must visit two different countries to broaden their international perspectives.
    ・Scholarships from donor companies are available for overseas study. Specifically, the scholarship covers about half of the cost of the program and cost of living depending on the length of program.
    ・Students can choose programs selected by the Office of Research Promotion, or they can choose programs freely by themselves, which will be recognized as an "overseas program" for credit. In the past, students from the Faculty of Science have participated in a program to study art in London, while overseas internships and volunteer work abroad are also eligible for credit.

    〈2単位 - Global Leadership Lecture
    ・This is a 3-day training camp for PHASE 2 students.
    ・People who are active in various industries are invited as speakers. In 2020, Ms. Audrey Tang, Minister of Digital Affairs of Taiwan, was invited to the podium.
    ・You can listen to the lecturer who rarely delivers speeches, and you can deepen the learning by doing group work.

    〈Equivalent to 2 credits - Common lecture
    ・This lecture is given by the faculty member in charge of PHASE 2, and provides a glimpse of the contents of PHASE 2.
     

    ■Regarding returning back to face-to-face activities in 2022

    ・Although lectures and other activities were entirely online in 2021, hybrid classes based on face-to-face meetings are planned in 2022.
    ・Many students used online summer programs and MOOCs for overseas programs (tuition scholarships were also provided for these programs) in 2021. In 2022, on-site programs are scheduled to be held in Europe, the United States, and other countries.

    What you can learn

    ・Students can improve their English skills while studying in Japan, and study abroad twice without repeating the grade.
    ・In the practical research program, students will be able to learn how to set up projects and how to do research.
    ・Students will have the opportunity to present their research and improve their presentation skills.
    ・Students will have the opportunity to attend lectures provided by well-known university professors and learn about cutting-edge studies and business.
    ・Students will be able to think more about team building and team communication as they work in groups through practical research.
    ・Students will be able to communicate with friends beyond the boundaries of their own department. Also, the ratio of men to women is almost equal to half. Students can make horizontal connections across faculties, as well as vertical connections with seniors and juniors in the event with GEfIL graduates.

    Voices of Participants

    To Be Updated...

    Recommended for those

    ・Students who want to work globally in the future, regardless of whether they are academia- or business-oriented
    ・Students who are willing to communicate in English and eager to take on the challenges of the new environment and new field, even if their English skills are not sufficient at the time of participation in the program
    ・Students who are interested in friendly competition in a group of students from other fields

    Not recommended for those

    ・Students who have difficulty making time on weekends due to club activities (because lectures are held on Saturdays)
    ・Students who are not good at group work

    最後まで記事を読んでくださりありがとうございました!
    最後に1点、この記事を作成したUT-BASEからお伝えしたいことがあります。

    公式LINEにてイベント・プログラム情報や学内情報を発信しています。ぜひ登録してみてください!
    2021年度入学者用LINE
    2022年度入学者用LINE
    2023年度入学者用LINE
    2024年度入学者用LINE

    記事内容修正依頼

    この記事をシェア

    関連記事

    Innovation for Well-being

    従来型の資本主義とこれからの世界について理解し、未来を創り出すリーダー達とのイノベーション共創をする実践型プログラム。

    全学体験ゼミナール「ゲームデザイン論 ー先端技術が生み出す新しいあそびー」

    人類にとって「あそび」とは何か、未来の「ゲーム」はどうあるべきかを考え、実践するゼミナール。

    海外ヒストリックラリー参戦プロジェクト

    旧車を修理、改造し、カーレースへの出場を目指す。車の整備から渉外まで幅広く「ものづくり」を学ぶ。

    i.school

    東大発のワークショッププログラムで、イノベーティブなアイディア創出法を学べる。

    今読まれている記事

    東大推薦合格者必見!合格後の流れ

    東大 推薦 合格後の流れ

    東大推薦合格者必見!推薦入学の手続き

    東大 推薦 入学手続き

    東大推薦合格者必見!二外・TLP手続きには要注意

    東大 推薦 二外

    FLYプログラム体験談(前半)

    新入生向け 海外 プログラム

    その他

    学生団体・サークル紹介

    団体理念、活動内容の側面で厳選した団体の質の高い情報を掲載中。

    ゼミ紹介

    1・2年生向けのゼミ・経済学部生向けゼミを掲載中。自主ゼミ掲載も募集中!

    学部/学科紹介

    内部生からの一次情報と、履修や諸制度を網羅した、全学科の情報を掲載中。

    プログラム/施設紹介

    学内外のプログラム、東大生が利用可能な施設を紹介。

    記事

    UTokyoWiFiの使い方や、図書館利用法など大学生活で役立つ多岐にわたる情報を掲載。

    公式note

    サイトでは紹介しきれない履修情報、インターン・サークルの選び方、おすすめ資格など多岐にわたる記事を掲載中。