Rikkyo University, Tokyo | Large range of English-language courses available. You can find the current range of courses here It is possible to combine a Japanese language course with courses on Japanese culture (in English) and specialized courses (academic courses). Exchange at Rikkyo Fact Sheet |
Sophia University, Tokyo | Wide range of courses available in English. Information about the courses can be found here. Information about course restrictions can be found here. TOEFL/IELTS required for all departments after confirmation of admission by the International Office. Grade point average of 2.0 or better required. Accommodation not guaranteed. Exchange at Sophia Fact Sheet |
Waseda University, Tokyo | Wide range of English-language courses available. Information on the courses can be found here. Please note the required grade point averages for the respective schools! TOEFL/IELTS due for all departments after acceptance by the International Office. Accommodation not guaranteed. Exchange at Waseda Fact Sheet |
Chuo University, Tokyo | Courses offered in English. Professional Graduate Program (Law School, Business School) not possible for exchange students. Grade point average of 2.5 or better required. Accommocation not guaranteed, but chances of securing a room are very high.. Exchange at Chuo Fact Sheet |
Doshisha University, Kyoto | Exchange only possible within the framework of the following two programs: 1. Program of the Center for Global Education (CGE) for exchange students interested in studying Japanese culture, society and nature in English. More information can be found here. 2. Program of the Center for Japanese Language and Culture (CJLC) for exchange students who are interested in studying Japanese language and culture in Japanese. More information can be found here. Accommodation not guaranteed, but chances of securing a room are very high. Exchange at Doshisha Exchange Program Guide Fact Sheet Accommodation not guaranteed, but chances of securing a room are very high. |
Ritsumeikan University, Kyoto | English-language courses available. Information on the courses can be found here. Course lists from previous semesters can be found here. Exchange students can only choose courses from the course lists for each course/campus, which will be given to them at the beginning of the registration period. They cannot choose from all courses offered to regular students in English. TOEFL/IELTS due after acceptance by the International Office for all departments. Grade point average of 2.0 or better required. Accommodation not guaranteed. Exchange at Ritsumeikan Fact Sheet |
Hiroshima University, Hiroshima | English-language courses available. Information on the courses can be found here. The School of Law, School of Dentistry, and School of Pharmaceutical Sciences are excluded from the exchange program. Accommodation in Student Dormitory guaranteed. Exchange at Hiroshima Fact Sheet |
Kansai Gaidai University, Hirakata/Osaka | The Curriculum of the Asian Studies Program is twofold: rigorous Japanese language studies and courses in the Social Sciences, Humanities, and Business/Economics pertinent to Japan and Asia make it possible for participants to approach a wide array of study areas during their stay in Japan. Further information on the Asian Studies Program can be found here. Grade point average of 2.0 or better required. Accommodation in Student Dormitory guaranteed. Fact Sheet |
Aichi Prefectural University, Aichi | Very few English-language courses.
Wide range of Japanese language and culture courses.
Opportunity for doctoral students to attend Aichi Prefectural University as part of their research. Exchange at Aichi Fact Sheet |
