Eichi University

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Eichi University was a private Catholic university located in Amagasaki, Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan, which ceased operations in 2009 and is no longer accepting new students. During its active years, it was primarily known for its Faculty of Humanities, offering programs in Christian Studies, English Literature, and History, with instruction predominantly in Japanese. While it engaged in some international exchange activities, it did not have dedicated English-taught degree programs or extensive international student support structures as understood today. Its distinctive characteristic was its deep roots in Catholic education and a strong focus on humanistic disciplines.

Background

St.Thomas University, Japan (聖トマス大学, Sei tomasu daigaku), formerly known as Sapientia University or Eichi University (英知大学, Eichi daigaku), was a Christian private university in Amagasaki, Hyogo, Japan. The school was founded in 1962 as a junior college and became a four-year college in the following year. The name "St. Thomas University" was adopted in 2007. The university stopped enrolling new students in 2010 and, after its last remaining student graduated in 2014, announced its closure and revealed its intention to donate its facilities to the city of Amagasaki.

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