Study in Japan (in English) - ISEP Exchange
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
• Situated directly between Osaka and Tokyo, Nagoya offers a cultural experience all its own. Delve into the city’s samurai and ninja history while exploring the castles, shrines, and museums that fill this bustling city.
• Gain invaluable insight while taking courses in Asian studies, Japanese studies, Japanese language and literature, and liberal arts and sciences while immersing yourself in the rich cultural and historical landscape of the city.
• Join the student community at the largest private university in Nagoya. Ranked in the top 5% of universities worldwide, Meijo is a fantastic place to immerse yourself in your studies.
LIVE AND DINE
You’ll live with fellow international students in a dormitory near MU’s Tempaku campus. Enjoy the privacy and comfort of a single room with a private bathroom and kitchenette. Cook food from the comfort of your dorm or head out to grab a bite to eat nearby. The proximity to the Shiogama-Guchi subway station makes it easy to get around the surrounding area and into the center of Nagoya.
As an ISEP Exchange student, you’ll receive a monthly cash stipend to help cover the cost of meals. Enjoy a meal at the dining halls on the Tempaku and Dome-mae campuses. 100 yen ($0.65 USD) for breakfast? Yes, please! Choose to make food in your private kitchenette in your dorm or check out one of the many restaurants within close proximity to all three campuses. Be sure to try some of Nagoya’s local specialties including Kishimen, miso katsu, tenmusu, and uirō.
EXPERIENCE
Get to know your host community by participating in MU's Cultural Experience Program, which offers free excursions for international students throughout the semester. In the past, these excursions have included visits to local elementary and high schools, exposure to traditional Japanese arts, such as calligraphy, tea ceremonies, and flower arrangement, and field trips to nearby cities and sites such as Kyoto, Ise Shrine, and Inuyama Castle.
Connect with local students through the Student Assistants Buddy Program. The organization hosts a variety of events throughout the semester to foster community and connection among local and international students. Get involved on campus by joining one of MU’s 100+ clubs. Whether you’re interested in sports, culture, experiences, or the arts, there is guaranteed to be a club for you.
What We Love About Nagoya
Nagoya is centrally located in the heart of Japan, which makes traveling within the country accessible and more affordable. Meijo University is one of three ISEP partner universities in the area allowing you to easily connect with fellow ISEP students and explore this historic and youthful city together!
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Course Description
Meijo's IJS (International Japanese Studies) program offers Japanese language courses, plus English and Japanese-taught electives. Students will take a proficiency test once they arrive to establish their Japanese language ability for both Japanese language courses, and Japanese-taught subject courses.
Credits Earned
Exchange students at Meijo generally register for 4 Japanese Language courses (8 classes total per week) plus 3 or 4 academic courses (3 or 4 classes total per week).
ISEP recommends that the US equivalent for a 2-credit lecture class is 2 US credits, and a 2 credit language class is worth 2 US credits. So 14-16 Meijo credits is the equivalent of 14-16 US credits.
If you use financial aid, please speak with a qualified financial aid advisor to understand your academic obligations and the requirements for using financial aid.
Sample Classes Available:
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Asian Studies |
Japanese Studies |
Japanese Language & Literature |
Liberal Arts & Sciences |
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Issues in South Asia |
Social Issues in Japan |
Japanese Literature |
History of Japan |
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Issues in ASEAN |
Visual Arts of Japan |
Japanese Literature Studies |
Culture and History of Central Japan |
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International Politics of Japan |
Fieldwork for International Japanese Studies I/II |
Elementary Japanese |
Modern and Contemporary History of Japan |
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Japanese Tourism |
Japanese Philosophy |
Intermediate Japanese |
Japanese Modern Culture |
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Japanese Culture |
Advanced Japanese |
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Other Academic Conditions
Applicants must have a minimum cumulative 2.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale or the equivalent at their home institution. A minimum one year of coursework must be completed at the home institution before students can apply.
Physical Education, Pharmacy, and laboratory-based classes are closed to exchange students.
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