Short-Term Exchange Program
"Short-Term Exchange Program (Brochure)"
Purpose
Kumamoto University Short-Term Exchange Program is designed for full-time 3rd year foreign undergraduate students of universities that have a student exchange agreement with Kumamoto University. The program offers courses on Japanese language, Japanese and Asian society and culture, advanced science and technology. At Kumamoto University, there are both half- and full-year programs, and students retain full-time student status at their home universities. This program encourages promotion of cultural and academic interactions between Kumamoto University and partner university students.
Available Courses and Qualifications
E Course (Program in English)
Students in this course mainly take Short-Term Exchange Program classes taught in English and some Japanese classes. Additionally, they have opportunities to attend non-credit Japanese language course for beginners during their stay. Students who wish to take other classes must have a consulatation with the office staff in advance. Also, those other classes will not be calculated towards program completion.
Eligibility
- E Course seeking applicants should be 3rd year students at the time of application. For non-native English speakers, submission of a copy of TOEFL score (iBT 61 or higher) is required (IELTS score is also accepted)
* A letter from a professor CANNOT be accepted as a proof of language proficienc
- Applicants should be physically and mentally capable of completing their studies for designated periods
J Course (Program in Japanese)
Students in this course mainly take classes in specialized subjects for undergraduate students of each faculty, as well as classes of the Japanese language. Also, they can take general education classes and Short-Term Exchange Program classes taught in English.
Eligibility
Eligibility
- J Course Applicants should be non-Japanese full-time undergraduate students at universities where have international student exchange agreements with Kumamoto University
- Applicants for J Course should be 3rd year students at the time of application and
* A letter from a professor CANNOT be accepted as a proof of language proficiency - Applicants should have Japanese ability equivalent to JLPT N3* or better. ※From 2022 Fall acceptance, it will be changed to N2 level.
Period of Acceptance
Students are accepted for a half year or one full year that starts in either October or April.
Application Package
Please contact the person in charge of outbound program at your university for application documents. Kumamoto University does not accept any mails sent by indivitual students.