The main campus is located in the Nagano Prefecture in central Japan, known for its stunning natural landscapes and being host to the 1988 Winter Olympics. International students are welcomed through exchange programmes and the Japan Studies intensive programme. Courses are taught in Japanese, meaning that international students will need a strong grasp of the language.

GEC EXCHANGE PROGRAM:

This is a short-term program for students enrolled in our partner university that has an inter-university student exchange agreements. It aims to give an opportunity to study Japanese Language, Japanese affairs and Japanese culture mainly.

For more information: https://www.shinshu-u.ac.jp/institution/gec/en/prospective_students/gec_exchange_student_program/

Application Eligibility:

Japanese Language Level： From beginner to advanced.

Available Courses:

**https://campus-3.shinshu-u.ac.jp/syllabusj/Top**

**https://www.shinshu-u.ac.jp/institution/gec/en/support_for_International_students/current_students/japanese-related_subjects/**

Certificate Requirements：

Students must take at least 10 credits a year (5 credits for one-semester students) to complete the program.

Maximum Enrollment:

20students/semester (40students/year)

Program term starts:

Early April / Late September

Program duration:

One semester or two semesters (one year)

Application Schedule: