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Global Leadership Course (GLC-I: Leadership Foundation) Demo session to be held on the same day as the GO GLOBAL UTokyo Study Abroad Fair (Saturday, May 23 2026) — Three identical sessions (Choose one)

2026.05.11
This webpage provides information on the demo session for "Global Leadership Course (GLC-I: Leadership Foundation)". This course is a both core requirement and the entry point for the  Global Leadership Program-I.

For a general overview of GLP-I for students, please refer to the Student Portal.
Note: The Student Portal is restricted to UTokyo members. Please ensure you are logged into your ECCS account (@g.ecc.u-tokyo.ac.jp email address; see utelecon for details). If you are logged into a different Google account, you may encounter an error; please sign out of that account before proceeding.

Demo Session Overview

The demo session for "Global Leadership Course (GLC-I: Leadership Foundation)" is designed for students interested in the Global Leadership Program (GLP-I). Our goal is to showcase the highlights of the program and provide essential guidance on how to prepare and participate in. During the session, you will experience an interactive, English-taught class led by UTokyo faculty members who teach the actual GLC-I course.

If any of the following apply to you—and you want to build confidence in learning in English or  experience an interactive class early in your studies—we highly encourage you to join us!
  • You aspire to develop the qualities of a global leader.
  • You're interested in a career with international reach.
  • You want to study abroad with the support of a scholarship.
  • You feel you need to improve your English.
  • You have a desire to contribute to solving global challenges.
Demo Session Format: In-person (Venue: Room K301, KOMCEE West, Komaba Campus)
Language: Japanese & English
Target Audience: Undergraduate students (Primarily first-year students who enrolled in April 2026) Parents and guardians are also welcome to observe.

Date: Saturday, May 23, 2026
We will hold three identical sessions. You are welcome to join any of them. To get the most out of the experience, we recommend that you watch the introductory videos on GLP-I and the "Global Leadership Course (GLC-I: Leadership Foundation)" by the day before the demo session. Having a basic understanding of the program beforehand will make the session much more meaningful. 


No pre-registration is required specifically for the demo session. However, pre-registration is mandatory for the GO GLOBAL UTokyo Study Abroad Fair itself. Please complete your registration for the fair via the page below and come directly to the venue on the day of the event.
GO GLOBAL UTokyo Study Abroad Fair 2026 | Go Global Website

Watch the Videos

We recommend that you watch all videos before attending the demo session.

Discovering Global Leadership Program-I (GLP-I) [2026]

This video introduces the key features of GLP-I and why undergraduate students at the University of Tokyo should consider participating. (Video: 7'28)

What makes GLC-I unique

Global Leadership Course (GLC-I): Foundations of Leadership is a mandatory component and the gateway to Global Leadership Program-I (GLP-I). Take the first step with English active learning using the Minerva Project's Forum! (Video: 2'59)
 

Please find the playlist of related videos, including versions in Japanese, at the link below:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4Luz739SjW5UKmEwFd1UtPDQ7mgUbFJT

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