New University 'International Professional University of Technology' Headed by Former Google VP Norio Murakami Releases TV CM 'BE A GLOBAL PROFESSIONAL.' Featuring Unreleased Song 'Not AI' by SIRUP
The 'International Professional University of Technology' will open in April 2027. Former Google VP Norio Murakami will serve as president and appears in the new TV commercial, which features an unreleased song by SIRUP.
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A new university for AI, IoT, robots, games, and CG, the 'International Professional University of Technology*' (Tokyo, Osaka, Nagoya), will open in April 2027. Ahead of the opening, the TV commercial 'BE A GLOBAL PROFESSIONAL.' was released in advance on the website starting today, Wednesday, April 1st. In this commercial, University President Norio Murakami, former Vice President of Google's US headquarters, makes an appearance himself. The music features an unreleased new song 'Not AI' by SIRUP, a singer-songwriter active both domestically and internationally. The message 'Be a Global Professional!'—embodying the thought that 'those who use technology as a common language to cross borders and create the next global standard will move the world'—is delivered along with President Murakami's own words.
Without being bound by conventional wisdom or values, we nurture people who will create products and services that will become the norm in the future world. Over four years at the university, students will fully utilize the latest technology to learn from professionals, practice business, and experience overseas environments. From here, we will produce global professionals who will carve out the future with their own hands on the world stage.
* The Tokyo International Professional University of Technology, Osaka International Professional University of Technology, and Nagoya International Professional University of Technology will merge and open in April 2027 as a new university, the 'International Professional University of Technology,' accelerating world-standard learning.
* Because the approval application is currently pending, the published content is tentative and subject to change.
## 5 Features of the International Professional University of Technology
1. Professional Faculty
Direct instruction from practitioner faculty originating from top industry companies such as IBM, TOYOTA, Nintendo, Bandai Namco Studios, and Capcom, led by President Norio Murakami, former VP of Google US headquarters.
2. Ultra Long-Term Internships
All students will undergo over 600 hours of corporate internships. Alongside professionals in various industries, they will engage in business and actual production using the latest technologies and ideas.
3. Environment to Learn Google's Latest Technology
Collaborating with Google for Developers.
Special lectures by Google technology experts 'directly connected to the world,' officially recognized Google student community activities... Students can acquire frontier industry knowledge and hone skills for immediate practical application.
4. Comprehensive Global Education
Workshops at Google New York and Microsoft headquarters, development programs at City, University of London, studio experiences at Sony Pictures Imageworks, and internships at local companies abroad. We offer extensive overseas practical training and internships where students can practice global technology.
5. Overwhelming Strength in Employment. 100% Employment Rate for Applicants*
SoftBank, SEGA, IBM Japan, Capcom, Bandai Namco Studios, Square Enix, Toyota Group, NTT Group... to diverse industries.
* Tokyo International Professional University of Technology
Without being bound by conventional wisdom or values, we nurture people who will create products and services that will become the norm in the future world. Over four years at the university, students will fully utilize the latest technology to learn from professionals, practice business, and experience overseas environments. From here, we will produce global professionals who will carve out the future with their own hands on the world stage.
* The Tokyo International Professional University of Technology, Osaka International Professional University of Technology, and Nagoya International Professional University of Technology will merge and open in April 2027 as a new university, the 'International Professional University of Technology,' accelerating world-standard learning.
* Because the approval application is currently pending, the published content is tentative and subject to change.
## 5 Features of the International Professional University of Technology
1. Professional Faculty
Direct instruction from practitioner faculty originating from top industry companies such as IBM, TOYOTA, Nintendo, Bandai Namco Studios, and Capcom, led by President Norio Murakami, former VP of Google US headquarters.
2. Ultra Long-Term Internships
All students will undergo over 600 hours of corporate internships. Alongside professionals in various industries, they will engage in business and actual production using the latest technologies and ideas.
3. Environment to Learn Google's Latest Technology
Collaborating with Google for Developers.
Special lectures by Google technology experts 'directly connected to the world,' officially recognized Google student community activities... Students can acquire frontier industry knowledge and hone skills for immediate practical application.
4. Comprehensive Global Education
Workshops at Google New York and Microsoft headquarters, development programs at City, University of London, studio experiences at Sony Pictures Imageworks, and internships at local companies abroad. We offer extensive overseas practical training and internships where students can practice global technology.
5. Overwhelming Strength in Employment. 100% Employment Rate for Applicants*
SoftBank, SEGA, IBM Japan, Capcom, Bandai Namco Studios, Square Enix, Toyota Group, NTT Group... to diverse industries.
* Tokyo International Professional University of Technology