Go Global Gateway

You can begin the GGG program at any time during your undergraduate studies. Some events, such as the “GO GLOBAL Study Abroad Fair,” require you to have completed the on-demand course (including confirmation tests) first. Therefore, start by taking the on-demand course as soon as you begin your first year!

Since the certificate cannot be obtained after graduation, aim to complete it while you are still an undergraduate student.

GGG is designed for undergraduate students, so graduate students are not eligible for the certificate. However, graduate students can participate in individual activities, such as University-wide Student Exchange Program (USTEP), summer programs, etc. (As the eligibility requirements may vary depending on the activity, please refer to the application guidelines for each one.)

 To apply for the GGG certificate, you need to take the on-demand course, fulfill the "foreign language" requirement (which is part of the requirements for  the Junior Division), and  either take “courses taught in a language other than your first language” or participate in a “global experience,” such as short-term study abroad programs.

GGG+ (Plus) is awarded upon completion of the Global Leadership Program-I (GLP-I) and the Global Leadership Program-II (Trilingual Program) (GLP-II (TLP)), in addition to completing the on-demand online course. GLP-I, primarily conducted in English, is a program designed to cultivate leadership skills for active participation in international society. GLP-II (TLP) aims to cultivate advanced skills in an additional language, alongside Japanese and English, as well as broadcultural understanding necessary for being an active member of the international community.

GGG is designed to encourage all undergraduate students to develop and enhance their ability to live and work together with diverse people around the world (“Global Competence”). The GGG certificate will attest to your acquisition of global competence  and can be useful in your job search and other endeavors..

It is an introductory course designed to help you gain a basic understanding of international activities and academic programs offered at UTokyo. The course consists of videos, totaling approximately 70 minutes, which include messages from the Center for Global Education (GlobE) faculty. After watching each video, you will need to answer the quizzes and submit your answers to complete the course. Both video viewing and answering the quizzes are done on a single online form, so we recommend that you allocate enough time to complete it in one sitting. The total time required for watching the video and answering the quizzes is almost equivalent to one class session (90-105 minutes).

The quizzes are designed to enhance your understanding of the content of the videos. You do not need to score 100% on the quizzes to complete the course, but it is recommended to aim for a perfect score. After submitting your answers, be sure to review your responses on the results page.

Your answers will not be saved if interrupted. Since some of the questions are essay-type, we recommend preparing your answers for those questions in a separate file before entering them into the form. The relevant questions, along with the video link, are provided at the beginning of the form for your convenience.

It refers to the credits related to foreign languages, which are part of the requirements for completing the Junior Division of the College of Arts and Sciences. These include credits for Foreign Language courses offered as part of Foundation Courses, and the L (Languages and Communication) in Integrated Courses. Since this is a graduation requirement, all students must complete it. For more details, refer to the academic handbook as well.

GGG defines the “first language” as a language that you feel most comfortable using.

If Japanese is your first language, classes conducted in languages other than Japanese (*) count towards the requirement. (* For example, the Global Liberal Arts courses and Language-Global Liberal Arts courses (in English, Chinese, German, French, Russian, Korean, and Spanish) offered by GlobE are available.) Please note that courses classified as “② Foreign Language Courses” (i.e., Foundation and Integrated Courses: L), as well as those primarily intended for language acquisition, are not applicable to the category of “Courses offered in a language other than your first language.”

Global Experiences in GGG refers to overseas activities such as study abroad and volunteer activities, but does not include personal travel for pleasure.

When applying for the GGG certificate, you will need to submit proof of participation, such as a program completion certificate or other relevant documents (e.g., program participation certificate, program report, emails with program organizers, etc.).

Some programs organized by UTokyo may be considered Global Experiences for GGG, even if they are held in Japan.   For example, certain domestic programs offered by GlobE–such as short-term inbound programs for students from overseas institutions in which UTokyo students can participate–are applicable to this category. For more details, contact the Go Global Gateway Team.

No. Since GGG focuses on activities undertaken during your enrollment in the university, those prior to admission are not eligible.

The GGG+ certificate is awarded upon completing the on-demand online course and the Global Leadership Program-I (GLP-I) and/or the Global Leadership Program-II (Trilingual Program) (GLP-II (TLP)) without requiring a separate application for the GGG certification.
It is possible to receive both the GGG and GGG+ certificates. In order to obtain the GGG certificate, you will need to apply through the designated form.

You can apply for the GGG certificate once you have completed the following three requirements: ① the on-demand online course (including confirmation quizzes), ② “Foreign Language Courses,” and ③a course offered in a language other than your first language and/or ④ participation in Global Experiences.

No. You can apply for the certificate after you have completed the foreign language courses. Please submit the application once you have earned the required credits.

If you have not yet obtained the GGG certificate in or before AY 2024, you are eligible to participate in the GGG program and obtain the GGG certificate.

Those who have already obtained the GGG certificate in or before AY 2024 can also re-participate in the GGG program. However, please note that the certificate can be awarded only once during your enrollment at the university. You can certainly participate in and earn the certificate for GGG+ (Plus), and we strongly encourage you to do so.