public duties member If you aim for
Public servants perform important work that supports the country and local communities.
but,"What kind of studies will you be doing?" "What will you start with once you get to university?"Many people may feel anxious about this.
At Teikyo University, there are courses available right after enrollment where students can learn about civil service.
A key feature is that by learning about the job content and the examination system at an early stage, you can consider your career path while thinking, "Is this right for me?"
This time, we'll introduce stories from students studying with the goal of becoming civil servants and graduates who are actually working in government jobs!
INTERVIEW Student Interviews
We asked students aiming to become civil servants!
- Faculty/Department
- Faculty of Law Department of Law
- Grade
- 3 years
- Career path I am aiming for
- Local government employees(city hall, prefectural office, etc.),
Court clerk
- Faculty/Department
- Faculty of Law Department of Political Science
- Grade
- 3 years
- Career path I am aiming for
- National civil servant(Imperial Household Agency)
local civil servant
(Tax office, prison guards, etc.)
While thinking about my future career path, I became interested in becoming a civil servant after attending a civil service guidance session organized by Career Support Center in 1st year, and I decided to seriously consider it as one of my career options.
My interest in Teikyo University began when I attended an open campus event because I wanted to learn about different faculties. I was impressed by the well-equipped campus environment and comprehensive learning support at Teikyo University. I was drawn to the fact that I could learn law from the basics and that I could consider both public service and private companies, so I decided to apply to Faculty of Law.
I was particularly impressed by the family law and inheritance law classes. I learned that there are various patterns of inheritance, and I feel that this knowledge will be useful when I work as a civil servant in the future. I was also glad that I was able to thoroughly study the basic subjects such as constitutional law and administrative law that I learned in 1st year, as these are important areas for the civil service exam.
Since the 2nd year I've been taking the "Civil Service Examination Preparation Extracurricular Course (Online)," where I'm learning the basics, including quantitative reasoning. I really appreciate that the course is held in the evenings, and that there's a Q&A session afterward where I can get answers to any questions I didn't understand right away.
I feel that being able to systematically learn law from the basics naturally connects to a career as a civil servant. Connecting what I'm learning to my future aspirations has also increased my motivation to study. The small class sizes and the many opportunities to interact directly with teachers are also appealing.
Teikyo University offers comprehensive learning support, including Career Support Center and extracurricular courses, that help students prepare for their future. I believe a major characteristic of Teikyo University is the environment that connects classroom learning with career paths.
I believe Teikyo University is a university that provides an environment where students can connect their studies with their future career paths. Even if you don't have a clear goal for the future, you can think about your career path while you study, so you can enjoy your university life with peace of mind.
I had the opportunity to hear from someone working at the Imperial Household Agency through local connections, and after hearing about the weight and rewards of their work, I thought, "I want to be involved in national affairs too," and that was the starting point. Initially, my interest was in the Imperial Household Agency, but from there I began to seriously consider a career as a civil servant.
I had known about Teikyo University since high school through guidebooks and its website, as a university strong in preparing students for civil service positions. I decided to attend because its track record and support system were clear, and I felt it was easy to connect it to my future career aspirations. I chose Department of Political Science because it allows me to study administration and policy in a broad range of areas.
This is a class on public policy and regional policy. Based on real-world cases, we write reports from the perspective of administrative officials, considering "from which legal and institutional viewpoints to solve the problem and how to solve it." It's a practical class that emphasizes "using" knowledge, and it honed the thinking skills directly relevant to those aspiring to work in public administration.
In the seminar, we thoroughly analyze current events and past administrations from our own perspectives and present our findings. This has honed my ability to express myself in my own words, rather than simply knowing about politics. This approach was a deciding factor in my seminar selection. In other classes, I was involved in research assistance, collecting and organizing voices from those working in the fields supporting administration and healthcare. I feel that I was able to experience firsthand how the theories I learned in lectures connect to actual administrative challenges, and that I experienced "Practical learning" itself.
I can now discuss the news in my own words. Instead of just passively nodding along, I can now articulate things like, "This is what I would think," or "These are the challenges of this policy," and I feel that this has laid the foundation for my thinking as someone aspiring to work in government.
From 1st year I took courses in civil service education to strengthen my foundation in areas such as quantitative reasoning and logic problems. From 3rd year onward, I am considering utilizing extracurricular courses both inside and outside the university to make serious preparations.
The fact that I could take the civil service general education course in 1st year "at no additional cost" was a major attraction. I had heard that it was common for other universities to charge for such courses from an early stage, so my parents were surprised that I could start the basics at a comfortable pace as part of the curriculum, and that it was not a burden on our household finances.
Teikyo University offers an environment where professors' practical experience, early preparation for exams, and the development of your own communication skills through seminars all come together. Even if you're unsure about your career path, you can solidify your vision for the future through your studies. I wholeheartedly recommend it to anyone aiming to become a civil servant through Practical learning.
INTERVIEW Graduate Interview
I asked a senior colleague who works as a civil servant!
- Place of work
- Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries
Minister's Secretariat Public Relations and Evaluation Division
Public Relations Office - Faculty/Department
- Faculty of Law Department of Political Science
(Graduated in 2023)
I belong to the Public Relations Office of the Public Relations and Evaluation Division, Minister's Secretariat, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, and I am involved in disseminating information through social media and managing the official YouTube channel "BUZZ MAFF". As a content creator myself, I also participate in video shoots with the Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, as well as interviews and filming at production sites. A major role in my daily work is to clearly convey the appeal of Japan's agriculture, forestry, and fisheries industries and to deepen understanding of policies.
My dream during high school was to become a civil servant. I was attracted to Teikyo University because of its strong track record of placing graduates in civil service positions and its comprehensive support for civil service exam preparation, so I decided to attend.
When I actually visited the campus, I was impressed by how clean it was and how well-equipped the learning environment was, including the library, which was a major deciding factor for me.
What I found particularly appealing was the flexibility of the curriculum. While civil service exams cover a wide range of subjects, including constitutional law, civil law, and political science, Teikyo University allowed me to study across disciplines. By specializing in and deeply studying areas of interest, and taking foundational courses in economics and business administration, I feel I was able to acquire the necessary knowledge for the civil service exam in a well-balanced way. The environment that allowed me to ask professors questions directly, both inside and outside of class, was also a major advantage, as it deepened my understanding.
Through my university life, I feel I've developed the ability to view things objectively. Through feedback from professors and exposure to the opinions of fellow students, I naturally cultivated an attitude of accepting and understanding different perspectives. In today's information-saturated society, this skill is extremely useful not only in my work but also in my daily life.
What I feel I gained at Teikyo University is the ability to listen to others' opinions and organize them into my own thoughts. In seminars and lectures, I had the opportunity to be exposed to various perspectives through presentations and Q&A sessions. I feel that these experiences have led to my ability to objectively re-examine my own thoughts.
My current job requires me to gather opinions from diverse perspectives, including those of ministry staff and related organizations, and to communicate that information clearly. In particular, the ability to shift perspectives and organize information, which I cultivated during my university years, is proving invaluable in my role in public relations.
Maintaining motivation is difficult. There were times when I felt anxious because I didn't know how to proceed with exam preparation, but participating in the on-campus civil service course helped me to visualize a concrete path forward. In addition, utilizing the essay editing and interview preparation services provided by career advisors, receiving advice from a third-party perspective, was a great support.
I feel that I was able to make the most of the university's support and continue my exam preparation until the very end.
Teikyo University offers numerous facilities and systems to support both academic studies and career development. The library provided an environment where I could concentrate on studying, from homework assignments to preparing for civil service exams. The on-campus civil service courses, job seminars, and career advisors at Career Support Center provided attentive support, from exam preparation to career path selection.
Looking back, I feel that the reason I'm now working as a civil servant is because I steadily and diligently continued to work hard with the support of those around me.
If you're feeling anxious about the civil service exam, I encourage you to start by participating in on-campus events and envisioning your future. I hope you'll enjoy your student life at Teikyo University while working towards your goals.
Teikyo University's System It's okay if you haven't decided yet.
You can find your own unique path here.
The three individuals introduced here have gradually deepened their understanding of their own perspectives and found their future career paths through their studies at Teikyo University.
The experience of using the knowledge I learned in class to think critically and expressing my opinions in seminars has boosted my confidence.
The support from teachers and Career Support Center has also been a great help.
Teikyo University provides an environment where each individual can progress at their own pace.
"It's okay if you haven't decided on your future yet." Through your studies at university, you can find a path that suits you.
If you have even the slightest interest in a career as a civil servant,
The appeal of being a civil servant and learning at Teikyo University,
Please see here for information on our support system.
Related Information 