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Student Exchange Program
Outline of Exchange Program
| 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 three 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 Program for Solving of the Regional Problem（AUSR） 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. |
Program Details
Akita University offers three types of exchange programs. 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.
AUAJ
Academic Japanese Program
This program is for exchange students who are studying Japanese language or Japanese language education and have JLPT N2 or equivalent.
Akita University
Academic Japanese Program (AUAJ)
Special exchange program for learning academic Japanese at Akita University
| 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 | Students with JLPT N2 or higher Japanese language proficiency |
| Period of study | 2 semesters |
| Language in the class | Japanese |
| Scholarship | None |
Akita University Program
for Solving of the Regional Problem (AUSR)
Problem-solving program for the local community
| Description | Participate in local events and exchange activities with local residents while studying Japanese language and specialties Compulsory classes: Introduction to Japanese Culture, Introduction to Japanese Society，Introduction to participatory workshop |
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| Application requirements | Applicants must be enrolled at an Akita University international exchange partner university. |
| Language requirements | English or Japanese language skills sufficient to study at Akita University |
| Period of study | 1 semester or 2 semesters |
| Language in the class | Mainly English |
| Scholarship | JASSO scholarship: 80,000 JPY/month ※Eligible countries: Canada, Israel, Italy, Finland, Sweden, Romania, Germany, Philippines and Mongolia ※There is a screening process for this scholarship. ※If you cannot enter Japan, you cannot receive the scholarship. |
Akita University General Program (AUGP)
Akita University all-campus program for international students and others
| 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 | English or Japanese language skills sufficient to study at Akita University |
| Period of study | 1 semester or 2 semesters |
| Language in the class | English or Japanese |
| Scholarship | None |
Schedule to start the program
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.
Submission of Application Documents
Time Approximately 5 months prior to the start of the program
Issuance of Letter of Acceptance
Time Approximately 4 months prior to the start of the program
Taking the Online Japanese Test
Time Approximately 3 months prior to the start of the program
Application for Japan Visa
Time Approximately 2 months prior to the start of the program
Survey of Course Preference
Time Approximately 1 month prior Approximately 1 month prior
Enter Japan and move into dormitory
Time Just before the program starts
Program start
Time April or October
Related materials
For more information about the exchange program, please click on the link below.
Exchange Programs Brochure
