Eligibility | Students enrolled in an overseas partner university with which Akita University has a memorandum of understanding for student exchange *The list of overseas partner universities will be posted on the Study Abroad Program Information page. |
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Program Type | The following programs are offered. For details of each program and conditions of participation, please refer to the Program Details. Akita University Academic Japanese Program(AUAJ) Akita University General Program(AUGP) |
Program Duration | 1 semester (5 months) or 2 semesters (11 months) *Participants can choose either, but AUAJ program participants are required to attend for two semesters. |
Start of Program | April (First semester) or October (Second semester) |
Start of application | For participation from April (First semester): Around September to October (about 6 months before the program starts) For participation from October (Second semester): Around March to April (about 6 months before the program starts) |
Application Process | Please submit the application documents to the International Affairs Division of Akita University through the International Center of your home university. Details of the application documents and submission deadlines are listed in the application guide. The application guide will be posted on the Study Abroad Program Information page when the application period begins, and will also be sent by e-mail to the person in charge at each partner institution. *Information will only be posted on the Study Abroad Program Information page during the period when applications are being accepted. |
Status while a student at Akita University |
Special auditing students |
Requirements to receive a Certificate of Completion |
If you take 8 class periods or more per week (one class period = 90 minutes) of classes from the international exchange program and/or faculty courses and you properly obtain credits for at least 8 class periods' worth of these classes, then you will be provided with a Certificate of Completion. |
Please take a look at the features of each program and use them as a reference to select the program that best suits your purpose of study abroad.
Description | The aim is to develop human resources with the high level of Japanese language skills, specialized knowledge and the motivation needed to study at university. |
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Application requirements | Applicants must be enrolled at an Akita University international exchange partner university and majoring in Japanese language or Japanese language education. |
Language requirements | Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) N2 or above |
Period of study | 2 semesters |
Language in the class | Japanese |
Scholarship | None |
Description | Able to freely take classes in the program for international students and specialized courses in your department. |
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Application requirements | Applicants must be enrolled at an Akita University international exchange partner university. |
Language requirements | Either Japanese or English requirement must be met. Japanese: Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) N3 or above English: One of the following ・TOEFL iBT 57 or higher ・IELTS 5.0 or higher ・TOEIC(L&R) 670 or higher |
Period of study | 1 semester or 2 semesters |
Language in the class | English or Japanese |
Scholarship | None |
The following is the approximate schedule from application to the start of the program. Please note that your home university may have its own internal deadlines, so we recommend that you consult with the International Center of your home university as soon as possible if you wish to participate in the program.
Time Approximately 5 months prior to the start of the program
Time Approximately 4 months prior to the start of the program
Time Approximately 3 months prior to the start of the program
Time Approximately 2 months prior to the start of the program
Time Approximately 1 month prior to the start of the program
Time Just before the program starts
Time April or October
For more information about the exchange program, please click on the link below.