Jun 30.2020

Kawaijuku Group and QS World University Rankings 2021 Announcement Concerning the Japan Area Seminar

Since our business alliance with the United Kingdom's QS Quacquarelli Symonds Limited (QS below) began in October last year, many universities have requested that we hold QS related seminars in Japan. In response to these requests, and in the hope that our Group can enhance the international presence of Japanese universities, we are pleased to announce a seminar for Japanese universities on the topic of QS World University Rankings 2021 that was published on June 9. It will be held as per the details below.

In addition to an overview of QS and the QS World University Rankings 2021, we will present the unique features of Japanese universities in comparison to other Asian countries, as well as the reactions of Japanese high school teachers to

the World Rankings. 

 

  • Date and time: Wednesday, July 15, 16:00 to 17:30 (90 minutes)
  • Co-sponsors: KEI Advanced, Ltd. (Kawaijuku Group), QS Quacquarelli Symonds Limited
  • Participants: University faculty, media
  • Participation fee: Free (Limited to 300 participants. Must register in advance)
  • Location: Online (Zoom)
  • Program (tentative): Presenting organization is in parenthesis
    1. Opening remarks and explanation of the event's purpose (KEI Advanced)
    2. Commentary on QS and the QS World University Rankings 2021 (QS)
    3. Trends with Japanese universities and other Asian countries according to the QS World University Rankings 2021: Why we need to focus on comparative trends in World Rankings (QS)
    4. Results of a survey given to high school teachers on how they view the World University Rankings (Kawaijuku)
    5. About QS University Support Services (QS)
    6. Q&A (QS, KEI Advanced)
    * Parts 2, 3, 5, and 6 will be conducted in English through a Japanese interpreter.
    * This program is tentative and subject to change.
  • Inquiries:

KEI Advanced, Ltd. Seminar Office

Staff in charge: Sakata, Ogawa, Sakurai, Yamaguchi

Email: bizinfo<at>keiadvanced.jp (Please convert <at> to @)