Why did ICU adopt course numbering from its establishment?

Course numbering is a tool that assigns numbers to courses based on the level of their content. It allows different education systems around the world to understand the level of class content based on the number assigned to a course.

ICU has used this system since its foundation to assist the large numbers of its students who study abroad and the many international students studying at ICU. When ICU students plan on studying abroad, they can confirm the connections between the content of ICU courses and the courses offered at their destination university, making it easier to formulate study plans and to transfer credits earned overseas.

The converse is also true. Students from abroad considering studying at ICU can confirm what specialized courses are available here and can research the content and level of courses before arriving in Japan, making it easier to formulate study plans for their time at ICU.