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Japanese Language Courses for International Students
Full Japanese language classes after enrollment!
Students can take Japanese language courses according to their own level!
Improve your Japanese language proficiency to N1 level by the time you graduate!
Japanese Language
Spring, 1st year: Japanese IA and IB(90 min* 2 classes /week)
- Able to give oral presentations on topics relevant to the class.
- Able to participate in the exchange of opinions in group work.
Fall, 1st year: Japanese IIA and IIB 90 min* 2 classes /week
- Able to prepare materials and give oral presentations on topics relevant to the class.
- Able ble to exchange opinions in group work in a mostly appropriate manner.
Spring, 2nd year: Japanese IIIA・IIIB 90 min* 2 classes /week
- Able to generally understand normal speed speech of native Japanese speakers in class.
- Able to grasp the contents of literature and websites related to the class in general, and to write a report citing them.
- Able to exchange opinions appropriately in group work.
Fall, 2nd year: Japanese IVA・IVB 90 min* 2 classes /week
- Able to understand normal speed speech of native Japanese speakers in class.
- Able to fully grasp the contents of literature and websites related to the class and write reports, citing them appropriately.
- Able to exchange opinions appropriately and productively in group work.
Spring and Fall, 3rd year: Special Topics in International Exchange - Advanced Japanese 90 min* 1 class /week
- Able to discuss highly academic texts, conduct various types of research in Japanese, analyze and discuss them, and present findings.
- Able to understand the normal speed speech of native Japanese speakers in class.
- Able to fully grasp the contents of literature and websites related to the class and write reports, citing them appropriately.
- Able to exchange opinions appropriately and productively in group work.
Elective Japanese Language related courses
N2 Course (“Listening and Reading Comprehension” “Letters, Vocabulary, Grammar”) 90 min* 1 class /week
Students will study the contents of the JLPT N2 level in the areas of listening comprehension, reading comprehension, written vocabulary, and grammar, and practice questions.
N1 Course (“Listening and Reading Comprehension” “Letters, Vocabulary, Grammar”) 90 min* 1 class /week
Students will study the contents of the JLPT N1 level in the areas of listening comprehension, reading comprehension, written vocabulary, and grammar, and practice questions.
Introduction to Japanese Studies（Basic)90 min* 1 class /week
Students will learn basic lifestyle customs and manners, annual events, local climate, and other basic matters that they should know if they are to live in Japan, learn kanji vocabulary, and develop communication skills necessary for daily life.
Introduction to Japanese Studies（Applied/Business Japanese）90 min* 1 class /week
Students will learn to speak in honorifics used in business, while also being aware of the differences between polite and normal forms of speech. They will also learn about Japanese business etiquette and general common sense, and try their hand at communicating in business situations.
Introduction to Japanese Studies A・B (Development) 90 min* 1 class /week
Students will discuss a wide range of topics related to Japanese society, including daily life, culture, education, and business. This is based on newspaper articles, videos, and other current topics. Students will conduct individual and group research and presentations.
Career Support
Career support for international students begins in the first year.
Career guidance for international students
You will acquire knowledge about job hunting for Japanese companies in Japan or in your home country.
“One-on-one" support by staff at the Career Center
We work closely with students to support their self-realization by comparing the company's philosophy, employment conditions, etc., with each student's career aspirations and aptitudes.
Support for Community Volunteer Activities
The program introduces volunteer interpreters and translators to foreigners in disaster areas hit by earthquakes and other large-scale disasters, as well as support activities for foreign students studying at elementary and junior high schools in the university‘s vicinity and their parents. Pre-training is also provided, enabling students to acquire problem-solving and communication skills through community-based activities.
Internships, joint company information sessions for international students, etc.
Some international students have obtained job offers by doing internships from their first year and participating in joint company information sessions for international students.
Supports for International Students
Taking "Classes in English”
For those who are concerned about taking courses in Japanese from the first year, they can take courses offered in English while learning Japanese in the first year and developing their Japanese language skills.
Academic advisor
Each undergraduate student is assigned a teacher. International students are often new to undergraduate study and often have problems with their study plans. This system allows students to consult with their assigned teacher and receive advice at such times.
Learning Support Center
The Learning Support Center assists students with basic skills for university study, such as note-taking, report writing and presentation.
Buddy program
To ensure that the daily life of international students goes smoothly, we provide daily support in small groups of one to several Japanese students for each international student.
Students can make close friends with Japanese
students by spending time together during lunch breaks and free time.
Tuition Fees
| Admission fee（only at the time of admission） | 230,000 JPY |
|---|---|
| Spring semester tuition fee | 514,500 JPY |
| Fall semester tuition fee | 514,500 JPY |
Scholarships
On-campus scholarships for international students
| Eligibility | Students in 2nd year or higher with good grades (excluding freshmen and transfer students) |
|---|---|
| Amount paid per year | Equivalent to 100% of annual tuition (1,029,000 JPY) or Equivalent to 50% of annual tuition (514,500 yen) |
General scholarships for international students
| Name of Scholarship | Scholarship Amount | Scholarship Period |
|---|---|---|
| 私費外国人留学生学習奨励費 （就職支援枠、渡日前入学許可制度等） |
48,000yen | 6 month or 1 year |
| 公益財団法人似鳥国際奨学財団私費留学生奨学金 | 110,000yen | 1 year |
| JESS日本語普及奨学金(日能)奨学生 | 50,000yen | Up to 2 years |
| 公益財団法人SGH財団私費外国人留学生奨学金 | 120,000yen | Up to 2 years |
| 公益財団法人朝鮮奨学金 | 25,000yen | 1 year |
| ロータリー米山記念奨学金 | 100,000yen | Up to 2 years |
| 平和中島財団外国人留学生奨学金 | 100,000yen | 1 year |
| 大遊協国際交流援助研究協会奨学金 | 50,000yen | Up to 3 years |
| 東華教育文化交流財団奨学金 | 100,000yen | Up to 2 years |
Emergency tuition exemption system
Tuition reductions and exemptions are available for students who temporarily find it extremely difficult to continue their studies due to a sudden change in family finances or other reasons.
*There is a screening process for the emergency
tuition fee reduction.
The Reservation Program for Monbukagakusho Honors Scholarship for Privately Financed International Students
| Description | This is a system for international students to apply directly from overseas for admission, and to be admitted to the program without having to travel to Japan for the screening process until the time of admission. |
|---|---|
| Eligibility | Privately financed international students who plan to enroll in our univertity under the Pre-Arrival Admission System. Applicants must be of good academic and personal character and have financial difficulties. |
| Amount paid | 48,000 JPY per month (Academic year 2022) |
| Payment period | 12 months (from April of the year in which you are determined as a recipient to March of the following year) |
| Procedures | Applications are accepted after enrollment (please consult with us after completing the enrollment procedures). |
| Note | The university will make a recommendation to JASSO (Japan Student Services Organization), but the screening results may result in rejection of the application. |
Other
Students can be recommended for scholarships from JASSO or private organizations after screening.
Entrance examination system
Please refer to the following entrance examination website for the details of the entrance examination system.
https://www.andrew.ac.jp/nyushi/index.html