Seinan Gakuin University is a humanities-focused university with a long history of international exchange and cooperation, actively exchanging students with 46 partner institutions in all over the world. The International Division offers a one- or two-semester program running from August to May the following year. The course content concentrates on Japan, including Japanese language, culture, history, tradition, business, and politics, with all courses except the Japanese language taught in English.
SOKA UNIVERSITY
Soka University was established in 1971 by Daisaku Ikeda, PhD, who works for world peace. Since its foundation, Soka University has organized an enriched education curriculum and support system in accordance with the basic philosophy that "a university where students come first". Our campus is located in Hachioji City, Tokyo, surrounded by abundant nature. Soka places particular importance on international exchange with the support of housing facilities as well as attractive study programs.
SHIBAURA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
Founded in 1927, Shibaura Institute of Technology (SIT) has carried on and maintained a commitment to nurturing practical engineers. At SIT, a wide range of research is conducted in mechanical engineering, electronic/electric engineering, civil engineering, architecture, IT, materials, biosciences, and design engineering. SIT has three colleges with 17 departments, the Graduate School of Engineering (master’sand doctoral programs) and the Specialized Graduate School, with more than 8,000 students.
SOKENDAI THE GRADUATE INSTITUTE FOR ADVANCED STUDIES
SOKENDAI offers three- and five-year doctoral programs. Both programs provide an ideal educational environment for study and research. Students have access to large-scale experimental and observational equipment as well as special experimental equipment of the Japan’s global leading research institutions. As an international research center, SOKENDAI provides opportunities for daily interaction with numerous research groups. With a favorable staff-to-student ratio (2.5 faculty per student), the program offers a rich educational environment.
SHOWA WOMEN’S UNIVERSITY
Showa Women’s University (SWU) offers a wide range of programs and courses that will allow students to develop both intellectually and ethically. Students learn through a variety of experiences to become sophisticated women who will be actively involved in society. SWU has two graduate schools with 10 departments, and four undergraduate faculties with 12 departments. SWU also offers the "Intensive Japanese Language Program" for nondegree international students who wish to improve their Japanese language skills.
KANAGAWA UNIVERSITY
Founded in the international city of Yokohama in 1928, Kanagawa University (KU) is a comprehensive university with seven undergraduate faculties and nine graduate schools, spread over two campuses in Yokohama and Shonan Hiratsuka. Enrollment is approximately 18,000 undergraduate and 600 graduate students, making KU 16th among the 780 national, public, and private universities in Japan.KU alumni number approximately 200,000, and KU has a strong reputation for international exchange, academic research, and intervarsity competitions.
KANDA UNIVERSITY OF INTERNATIONAL STUDIES
Kanda University of International Studies (KUIS), founded in 1987, is a private university dedicated to the pursuit of excellence in international studies, particularly in foreign languages, intercultural communication, Japanese culture, linguistics, and global studies. There are four departments on campus: English, Asian Languages (Chinese, Korean, Indonesian, Vietnamese, and Thai), Spanish and Portuguese, and International Communication.The university also has a graduate school program and a Japanese language and culture program for foreign students.
KINKI UNIVERSITY
Kinki University, founded in 1925 with its principle mission to conduct research and provide education relevant to the real world, is comprised of 13 faculties and 11 graduate schools, including a Law School and a Faculty of Medicine with three teaching hospitals. Today with more than 30,000 students on six campuses, Kinki University is one of Japan’s leading comprehensive institutions, expanding its academic programs and facilities to meet the needs of today’s fast-paced society.
KANSAI UNIVERSITY
Kansai University is one of the largest and most prestigious private universities in western Japan. With 13 faculties, 12 graduate schools, and three professional graduate schools on four campuses located in Osaka, there is no limit to the fields of study and research that can be conducted for the 30,000 KU students. KU offers various programs for international students and provides its students and scholars with study and research abroad programs.
KOBE UNIVERSITY
In keeping with its open cosmopolitan surroundings ever since its foundation in 1902, Kobe University provides education that heightens one’s humanity, creativity, internationality, and expertise and also promotes advanced interdisciplinary research. The university has been actively promoting academic exchanges with educational and research institutions abroad with 249 overseas partner institutions in 53 countries.