GINOS...英語で切り拓く学び　Pioneering Your Learning in English

グローバル・イノベーション学科は「GINOS（ジノス）」の愛称で親しまれています。GINOSの授業は東洋大学で唯一、すべて英語で行われています。授業だけでなく、GINOS生専用の学習・交流スペース「GINOS Studio」でも英語のみを使用するルールです。学科の約3割は海外からの留学生で、多様な国籍の学生が集い、活発な国際交流が日常的に行われています。英語が身近にある環境で、4年間じっくりと学び、成長できます。

The Department of Global Innovation Studies is affectionately known by its nickname, "GINOS." GINOS offers the only program at Toyo University in which all classes are conducted entirely in English. Not only in the classroom, but also in the dedicated learning and community space for GINOS students—called "GINOS Studio"—the use of English is a strict rule. Approximately 30% of the students in the department are international students, representing a wide range of nationalities. This creates a vibrant environment where intercultural exchange is a part of daily life. In this English-rich environment, students can devote four years to learning and growing.

「GINOS長期留学」　GINOS Long-term Study Abroad Program

グローバル・イノベーション学科では、一般学生に対し、2年次秋学期からの1セメスタまたは2セメスタの協定校への留学を必須としています。留学先は、本学または本学科が協定を結ぶ、英語で学修可能な海外の大学などです。条件を満たせば、留学先で修得した科目を本学の単位として認定することができます。奨学金は、留学期間にかかわらず一律35万円が支給されます（他学科とは金額が異なります）。詳細は履修要覧をご確認ください。

なお、本学および留学先大学が定める留学要件を満たさない場合は、留学することができません。入学後も語学スコアの向上や良好な成績の維持に努める必要があります。

At the Department of Global Innovation Studies, it is mandatory for domestic students to study abroad at a partner institution for either one or two semesters starting from the fall semester of their second year. The study abroad destinations are overseas universities or institutions with which Toyo University or the department has formal agreements and where courses can be taken in English.

If certain requirements are met, the credits earned at the host institution can be transferred and recognized as credits at Toyo University. Regardless of the duration of the study abroad period, a scholarship of 350,000 yen is provided uniformly (please note that this amount differs from that of other departments). For more details, please refer to the Academic Catalog.

Please note that students who do not meet the study abroad requirements set by Toyo University and the host institution will not be allowed to participate in the program. Students must continue to improve their language proficiency and maintain good academic standing even after enrollment.

GINOSの学修領域　Academic Fields of GINOS

「イノベーションって何を学ぶのかな？」と思っている人もいるかもしれません。GINOSでは、少人数の問題解決型学習を通じて、世界中で変革を起こせる人材を育てています。留学生と一緒にグループワークを行い、英語での授業を受けながら、世界の人と自信を持ってコミュニケーションできる力を身につけます。最先端の大学や研究機関と連携し、最新の知識や技術を学べるのも大きな特徴です。

また、社会や企業と協力しながらリーダーシップや実践的なスキルを体験的に学びます。全員が長期の海外留学に挑戦し、国際的に活躍できる力を身に付けます。こうした経験を通じて、地域社会の発展に貢献できる知識や能力も育てていきます。

カリキュラムはグローバル社会で必要な幅広い知識と実践力をバランスよく組み立てており、基礎となる「Study Skills」の授業を受けながら、自分の興味に合わせて起業や国際ビジネス、社会文化の理解といった専門分野を深く学べます。さらに、起業に成功したイノベーターから直接話を聞ける講義もあり、実践的な知識ややる気を得られる機会が豊富です。

イノベーションとは、新しい技術や知識を組み合わせて、これまでになかった商品やサービスを生み出し、社会や経済を大きく変えることを指します。例えば、クレジットカードやスマートフォンはイノベーションの代表例です。この学科での学びを通じて、あなたも未来のイノベーターを目指せます。

You might be wondering, “What exactly do you study in innovation?”

At GINOS, we nurture individuals who can drive change around the world through small-group, problem-based learning. Working alongside international students in group projects and taking classes conducted entirely in English, students develop the confidence and skills to communicate effectively with people from diverse global backgrounds.

One of GINOS's key features is its collaboration with top universities and research institutions, giving students access to cutting-edge knowledge and technologies. Students also gain hands-on experience in leadership and practical skills through projects in cooperation with businesses and local communities. Every student takes on the challenge of long-term study abroad, building the capacity to thrive in international settings. These experiences also help students develop the knowledge and skills needed to contribute to the growth of local communities.

The curriculum is carefully designed to provide a balanced mix of broad global knowledge and practical skills. While taking foundational classes such as “Study Skills,” students can deepen their expertise in areas that match their interests, such as entrepreneurship, international business, or cultural and social studies. GINOS also offers lectures featuring successful entrepreneurs and innovators, providing students with inspiring insights and real-world motivation.

Innovation means combining new technologies and knowledge to create products and services that have never existed before—transforming society and the economy in the process. Credit cards and smartphones are classic examples of innovation. Through your studies in this department, you too can aim to become a future innovator.