Information on Studying at Akita University
Student Exchange Program

Outline of Exchange Program
Program Details
Schedule to start the program
Related materials

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.
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）
Akita University Program for Creating a Sustainable Future（AUSF）
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

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 students who major in Japanese language or Japanese language education at our overseas partner universities and have Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) N2 or above.

AUGP

General Program

In this program, students can freely choose to take courses for international students such as Japanese language and other specialized courses.

AUSF

Program for Creating a Sustainable Future

This program for exchange students who take active roles in local events and exchanges with local residents.

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.
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

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.
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

Akita University Program for Creating a Sustainable Future (AUSF)

Program for Creating a Sustainable Future

Description To take active roles in local events and exchange activities with local residents as well as study the Japanese language.
Required Subjects：An Introduction to Japanese Culture, An Introduction to Japanese Society, Introduction to participatory workshop, Introduction to Multicultural Communication
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 mainly English
Scholarship JASSO（Japan Student Services Organization）Scholarship　80,000 yen/month
※Exchange students from partner universities in Canada, Israel, Italy, Finland, Sweden, Romania, Germany, Poland, The Philippines, Mongolia and India are eligible for this scholarship.
※Screened for payment.
※The scholarship will not be paid if the student cannot enter Japan.

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

Attend the Tutor Orientation and the Class Registration Briefing online

Time Approximately 1 month prior to the start of the program

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

Introduction of Class reports