History
Hawaii Tokai International College (HTIC) is located in Honolulu within walking distance of scenic Waikiki. HTIC is the only American campus of the Tokai University Educational System of Japan (TES). HTIC reflects the combined educational philosophies of TES founder, Dr. Shigeyoshi Matsumae, and Dr. Richard Kosaki, University of Hawaii Chancellor Emeritus, former professor and founder of the UH Community College System. Both men shared a strong belief in active education through which students not only acquire knowledge, but also develop critical thinking, communication skills, and the intellectual curiosity to be lifelong learners.
Specialties
Hawaii Tokai International College (HTIC) is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges of WASC (Western Association of Schools and Colleges) and offers an Associate of Arts (A.A.) degree in Liberal Arts. As a part of our A.A. degree program, HTIC offers: Reduced tuition of 50% and 75% for eligible high school seniors based on GPA (3.5 & 3.75 respectively), a quarterly (term) system that allows for the completion of the A.A. degree in less than 2 years (approximately 15 months), direct transfer to colleges and universities throughout the U.S and Japan for those pursuing baccalaureate degrees and a gateway experience that introduces students to eastern and western cultures through our Discover East Asia: Language and Cultural Immersion Program.