Established in 1876, Hokkaido University is one of the oldest, largest, and most prestigious universities in Japan. We cover almost all areas of the humanities and social and natural sciences and as a member of RU-11, a coalition of leading research intensive universities in Japan, we are a leader in research activities in Japan and the world. Hokkaido University emphasizes the practical applications of cutting-edge research in the real world.

Nagasaki University (NU) is one of the oldest national universities in Japan. NU has recently established the School of Global Humanities and Social Sciences where students are required to take short-term English study programs and a one-semester or yearlong study abroad course. We are looking for overseas partner universities to accept our students and also send students to NU. NU offers Japanese language programs and also courses in English for incoming students.

Aichi Shukutoku University (ASU) is conveniently located in Nagoya.
The Japanese Studies Program offers language and culture based courses at a variety of levels. In addition, the nine faculties offer programs at undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral levels. ASU offers subjects that are taught entirely in English. The newly built international student dormitory, combined with our professional and dedicated staff, are sure to make studying at ASU a truly enjoyable and worthwhile experience.

Located in Tokyo, Asia University places great emphasis on international education, particulary in regards to its role within Asia. We established the first intensive Japanese course in Japan more than 50 years ago, and currently there are more than 400 international students. Well-established study abroad programs are also offered, ranked third in Japan for total participants, and we are always driving to develop new, long lasting opportunities.

Akita International University is Japan’s leading liberal arts university and offers an all-English curriculum, with courses in core liberal arts, international business, regional and international studies, Japanese studies, and Japanese language in small classroom settings. Since AIU’s founding in 2004, it has established partnerships with more than 168 universities in 46 countries and continues to bring together students from across the globe to create a diverse campus that serves as a nexus for intercultural interaction.

Located right next to Tokyo, Chiba University has 9 faculties, 11 graduate schools, one of the largest university hospitals in Japan, and
20 research centers on four beautiful campuses.
As one of the universities leading the globalization in Japanese higher education, we offer many attractive programs for our students and sister university students from all over the world

Established in 1885, Chuo University has grown into one of Japan’s top comprehensive universities, with more than 26,000 students, six faculties, and 11 graduate schools. More than 800 foreign students study on two main campuses, the Korakuen Campus in downtown Tokyo and the Tama Campus in the western suburbs. Chuo is an ideal destination for study in Japan, offering foreign students a welcoming and supportive environment with easy access to all the excitement of Tokyo.

Doshisha University, founded in 1875, is a private university located in Kyoto, the ancient capital of Japan. Under the educational principles of "Christianity", "Liberalism", and "Internationalism" Doshisha represents 29,000 students in 14 faculties and 16 graduate schools in two main campuses, and has 173 partner institutions in 41 counties and regions around the world. As one of the most globalized and international student-friendly universities in Japan, Doshisha offers various degree courses conducted entirely in English.

Daito Bunka University (DBU) was established in 1923 as an institute for Chinese classical studies and for the promotion of sinology in Japan. Today DBU strives to be a point of fusion between East and West. DBU continues to strive further on to open up a new era. One of its major current programs is to rebuild the Higashi-Matsuyama campus by 2015 to offer a new face with new facilities to its students.

Fukushima University is a national university located in Fukushima, Japan. In addition to its world renown programs related to postdisaster recovery, it chairs the Academic Consortium Fukushima (ACF), consisting of all 18 university and postsecondary institutions in Fukushima. Following the March 11 disasters, member schools of the ACF have worked closely together to provide educational programs for producing "glocally" minded human resources that are essential for the region’s long-term revitalization.