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College of Humanities and Sciences (CHS), Nihon University
Information for Exchange Partner Universities

2024
A. General Information
University Name:
College of Humanities and Sciences, Nihon University
Office in Charge of International Exchange Students:
Global Research and Education CenterWebsites:(1) Links to College websites(Japanese) https://www.chs.nihon-u.ac.jp/(English)https://www.chs.nihon-u.ac.jp/english/(2) Nihon University
http://www.nihon-u.ac.jp/en/(3) Digital Pamphlet (in Japanese)
http://www.nihon-u.ac.jp/admission_info/information/digital_pamphlet/
Contact Address:
Postal address:
3-25-40, Sakurajosui, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo 156-8550 Japan
E-mail address:
chs.grec@nihon-u.ac.jp
TEL: +81-3-5317-9388
FAX: +81-3-5317-9444
Research Information:(1) Researcher Database
https://researcher-web.nihon-u.ac.jp/search/group-search?lang=ja(2) Business, Research and Intellectual Property Center
http://www.nubic.jp/english/index.html

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B. Courses Taught in English and Japanese Language Courses atCHS
Courses Taught in English:
Please note that the following courses are not offered every academic year,
and that titles and content are subject to change.
International Studies Courses
Introduction to Arts and Science Studies in English, part 1
Introduction to Arts and Science Studies in English, part 2
The Idea of "Life" in East Asia
Chinese and Japanese Comparative Literature
Japanese Studies Courses
History of Japan 1
History of Japan 2
Japanese Society 1
Japanese Society 2Japanese Literature 1
Japanese Literature 2
Japanese Culture 1
Japanese Culture 2
Environmental Geography of Japan 1
Environmental Geography of Japan 2
Japan in the World 1
Japan in the World 2
Department of English Language and Literature Courses
The Department of English Language and Literature offers courses inEnglish taught by native-English speaking faculty. Course offerings
include Victorian Literature, Backgrounds to English Literature,
TESOL, and Applied Linguistics. For more information, contact theEnglish department at:
chs.engjimu@nihon-u.ac.jp

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Japanese Language Courses (for International Students)
CourseYearJapanese 1Japanese 2

1 s t year

Japanese 3Japanese 4Japanese 5Japanese 6

2 n d -4 t h year

Japanese 7
Japanese 8

For a detailed list of courses in english, please check:
https://syllabus.chs.nihon-u.ac.jp/op/list1_3.html(Course names in English are taught in English)
Academic Calendar 2024
1 s t Semester:Classes:

April 10 - July 30, 2024

Exam period:

July 31

Holidays:

August / September 19, 2024

2 n d Semester:Classes:

September 20 -December 27, 2024 /January 10 - January 26, 2025

Exam period:

January 27, 2025

Spring Holidays: January 28 - March 31, 2025
Closing Dates for Application 2025:(1) 1 s t Semester:

September 11, 2024

(2) 2 n d Semester:March 1, 2025

*It takes time to complete the application process, so please contact us assoon as possible.

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C. Other information
Language Requirements:
For courses at CHS:
Students wishing to take College courses taught in Japanese are expected
to have the equivalent of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT)
N2 or above.
Accommodation and Cost of Living * :CHS will reserve accommodation for exchange students. All rooms are
single rooms with desk and bed in separate men’s and women’sdormitories. The monthly cost is around ¥77,200, including breakfast,dinner, electricity, and Internet.
Each dormitory is located 30 minutes away from CHS. Exchange students
may purchase a commuter pass to the college. The pass costs about ¥3,000/ month.
Estimated monthly living costs in Tokyo are around ¥100,000. * Please notethat arrangements regarding payment of accommodation expenses may bedifferent according to the details of each university's exchange agreement.
Students should confirm these arrangements with their home universities.
International Student Support:
The College of Humanities and Sciences annually hosts a number ofinternational undergraduate and graduate students from all over the world.
The College offers a range of services, including the International Student
Support Desk located in the Global Research and Education Center(GREC). At the Support Desk international students can also consult withInternational Student Supporters, seniors in the College who can offer
advice and information about daily life and studies. Japanese-language
learning materials and reference books are also available for browsing.

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Useful Websites:➤ Study in Japan
https://www.studyinjapan.go.jp/en/➤ Japan Tourism Agency
http://www.mlit.go.jp/kankocho/en/index.html➤ Narita International Airport
https://www.narita-airport.jp/en/➤ Haneda International Airport
https://www.tokyo-airport-bldg.co.jp/en/➤ East Japan Railway Company
http://www.jreast.co.jp/e/
http://www.jreast.co.jp/e/nex/index.html (Narita Express)
http://www.jreast.co.jp/e/routemaps/pdf/RouteMap_majorrailsub.pdf(Railway Map)
➤ Keio Linehttps://www.keio.co.jp/global/routes/(closest Keio Line stations are Shimotakaido or Sakurajosui)➤ Tokyo Metro Subway Map
http://www.tokyometro.jp/en/subwaymap/index.html➤ Immigration and VISA
http://www.nihon-u.ac.jp/en/admissions/immigration/

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