{"id":5477,"date":"2023-08-04T17:52:00","date_gmt":"2023-08-04T08:52:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.total.titech.ac.jp\/wp\/?page_id=5477"},"modified":"2026-04-07T17:09:54","modified_gmt":"2026-04-07T08:09:54","slug":"benefit","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.total.titech.ac.jp\/en\/aboutus\/benefit\/","title":{"rendered":"Benefits"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The Academy for Leadership (ToTAL) concluded its operations in the 2025 academic year.
We will continue to offer courses to students in the Academy for Leadership through the 2030 academic year.<\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Benefits of registering in ToTAL<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Benefits for master’s students<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

There are benefits to enrolling in ToTAL whether or not you proceed to a doctoral degree program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Receive a \u201cLeadership Focus Certificate\u201d issued by ToTAL<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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You can learn from a variety of teachers who make up the Institute<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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An environment where you can learn from each other beyond the boundaries of School, discipline and nationality<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Writing what you acquired at ToTAL on your resume will increase your impact for job hunting<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Student Reflections<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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Ms<\/strong>.Okazaki<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>
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More opportunities for communication!<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I was worried that the place of communication tends to be limited to the laboratory, but I was inspired by the fact that ToTAL allows us to interact across specialized fields and many international students are registered.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Ms<\/strong><\/strong>.Yoshida<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>
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What I learned at ToTAL was directly related to my job hunting activities!<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The self-analysis and group discussions I engaged in during ToTAL classes were put to good use in my job hunting activities.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Benefits for Ph.D. students<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Leadership education course completion will be stated on your Ph.D. diploma<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Support for domestic and overseas off-campus project expenses for around 3 months<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Tuition fee exemption from the first year of doctoral course (*Conditions apply. Support after April 2028 is to be decided.)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Student Reflections<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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Mr. Amin<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>
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Thanks to the financial support, I was able to participate in the United Nations Internship!<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

ToTAL supported* my expenses for a UN internship in Tajikistan. It was an eye-opening adventure that put me in a way of life that was completely different from my everyday life in Japan.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

*The off-campus project is eligible for ToTAL PhD students who passed the Qualifying Examination. Support after April 2028 is to be decided.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Ms. Le<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>
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As a TA, I gained a lot of experience in conducting classes!<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

As a TA, I was entrusted with the conduct of classes, and by practicing speaking in front of people, I became less anxious when presenting at academic conferences.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Mr. Watanabe<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>
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I was able to consult with seniors about pursuing a doctoral degree!<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I was able to build strong ties with my seniors and colleagues who were with me as a TA, and I was able to discuss any concerns I had about pursuing a doctoral degree.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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