Nishogakusha University - Study Abroad Program
Fact Sheet for 2024 Enrollment (Exchange- undergraduate)
Overviews
Features

Outline of theProgram A university with tradition and prestige founded in 1877
 Education excellence that has produced leaders in various fields in Japan
 Specialized program in learning Japanese literature, culture, and language
 Specialized program in Japanese language skills
 Located in the heart of Tokyo, the center of Japan Close proximity to faculty, staff, and Japanese home students Abundant opportunities to interact with Japanese students
 Many cross-cultural exchange activities Safe and secure accommodations in global atmosphereThis program consists of two components of study. The Japanese language component
provides students with high quality of the Japanese language training. These Japanese
language subjects are set as regular courses in the undergraduate programs. The Japanstudies component includes all regular subjects offered by undergraduate programs.
Students can chose subjects which they are interested in and deepen their friendshipsby learning together with regular students.

Classes

Subjects,
Japanese
Language
Requirement

Academic
Calendar 2024
Course SearchStudents can take 10 classes including 6 Japanese language subjects listed below.
Depending on Japanese language ability, students can take more undergraduate
classes. Over 600 hours Japanese study experience or the Level N2 of Japanese
Language Proficiency Test are required.
(1) Japanese Language
1.Japanese ⅠA & B
2.Japanese ⅡA & B (Intermediate)
3.Japanese ⅡA & B (Advanced)
4.Japanese ⅢA & B (Intermediate)
5.Japanese ⅢA & B (Advanced)
6.Japanese Culture and Society A & B(2) Japan Studies
Students can choose all subjects offered by undergraduate programs.
[Spring Semester] April 8 to July 27, 2024
Semester Test
July 29 to August 3, 2024
[Fall Semester] September 9, 2024 to January 18, 2025
Semester Test
January 20 to January 25, 2025
Students can search for the course from the following sites.
www.nishogakusha-u.ac.jp/campuslife/about/syllabus.html

How to apply(1) Conditions
Students who passed the Level N2 of the Japanese-Language Proficiency Test (JLPT), or students who
have over 600-hour experience of Japanese Language Study(2) Required documents
1. Commitment Form （誓約書）(for the application of “Student Exchange Program”)*Written in Japanese
2. Score report of Japanese-Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) and a certificate *Only those who have themattach copies
3. Academic Transcript
4. Letter of Recommendation (for the application of “Student Exchange Program”)
5. Physical Examination Certificate
6. Passport Copy (data)
7. Photo （3cm×4cm） (data)
8. Personal Statement * 1, 4, 5 and 8 can be downloaded from the application website(3) Procedure
Upload the above 8 documents and apply from the website below;
URL: www.nishogakusha-u.ac.jp/international/d2_1.html(4) Application Deadlines
2024 Spring semester: by November 30, 2023
2024 Fall semester: by March 10, 2024

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TuitionExchange Students are exempt from paying the tuition. However, it is necessary to pay
additional charges for the excursion and other extracurricular activities.

Visa and Status

Nishogakusha University will apply for a Certificate of Eligibility (COE) at the Immigration
Bureau of Japan on behalf of the exchange students. After the COE is issued, we will
send the COE to the exchange program coordinator of your university. After receiving theCOE and a permission letter from Nishogakusha University, please apply for the Student
Visa at the Embassy of Japan or the consulate general of Japan.

of ResidenceInsuranceCampusAccommodation

Exchange Students should have travel insurance before leaving country, which covers
medical care, lost and damages while you are in Japan. In addition to having your travel
insurance, exchange students will be required to join Personal Accident Insurance forStudents Pursuing Education and Research (“Gakkensai”) before arriving in Japan(Annual Insurance fee: about JPY1,340) and the Japan’s National Health Insurance
after arriving in Japan (Annual Insurance fee: about JPY30,000) .
Located in the heart of Tokyo, near the Imperial Palace.
Kudan Campus: https://www.nishogakusha-u.ac.jp/english
A fully furnished shared residence (“Social Residence”), with easy access to the heart ofTokyo, is provided It is located about a 70-minute commuting distance to Kudan campus
by train and walking. Social Residence is a shared house where international students
from other universities live together. Rooms are private, with tenants sharing facilities
such as the kitchen and living room. There will be many opportunities to use Japanese,
English, Chinese, and many other languages.
-Facilities: Self-locking entrance, shower/bath (share), kitchen (share), refrigerator(share), air conditioner, washing/drying machine (share), microwave oven (share), ricecooker (share), bed, bed sheets, pillow, eating utensils, study room, Wi-Fi, recreation
room, etc. **All exchange students are required to live in the above Social Residence.
(1) For the students from Chinese Culture University:
The rent is free but students must pay utilities (water, electricity, gas, and Internet).
(Approximately JPY20,000 per person per month)(2) For the students from other universities:
The rent is about JPY60,000 per person per month. Students must pay utilities (water,electricity, gas, and Internet). (Approximately JPY15,000 per person per month)-Other than the above fee, students will need to pay the registration fee (JPY20,000).

Student(1) Library
The Exchange Student has total access to the library.

Services(2) Computer
The Exchange Student receives an E-mail account and access to the computer room.
(3) International exchange events
International Center holds cross cultural events for international students. The Exchange
Students are absolutely welcomed to all these events.
Pick-up service
on arrival

We will provide a free shuttle service to the Social Residence, a dormitory, on a bus
provided by the university, including an airport transfer service when you arrive in Japan(Narita Airport only). Pick-up will only be on the following dates (To be confirmed)
April 1, 2024 (for students studying from April 2024)
September 4, 2024 (for students studying from September 2024)

For further information about the Exchange Program, please ask your institution, orInternational Center, Nishogakusha University
6-16, Sanbancho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, 102-8336, JAPANE-mail: icenter1@nishogakusha-u.ac.jp
www.nishogakusha-u.ac.jp