IUJ is the first graduate school in Japan, and one of the few Japanese universities which offers all courses in English. It was founded in 1982. IUJ offers Master's degrees in International Development, Economics, Public Management, and International Relations, as well as an MBA in business administration. A new master’s program the Digital Transformation Program will be established in 2021. IUJ is fully approved and accredited by the Ministry of Education, Japan, The Graduate School of International Management proudly obtained accreditation from AACSB in 2018.