Website(s) and Eligibility Resources
Visit University of Tokyo’s website to learn more about their exchange programme for undergraduate students, entitled Type U, and for more information about eligibility requirements.
Semester Dates
The exact end date of the study period depends on which classes students choose to take.
Semester 1: October – March
Semester 2: April – August
*Please note, given the academic calendar at University of Tokyo, students can participate in exchange for the full academic year or Semester 2 only.
Course Availability
Courses offered in the Type U program can be found in the Course Catalogue for Type U students. Type U students can only take classes listed on the above course catalogue. Please note that there is limited availability for graduate-level classes that Type U students can access and register for.
Type U students must register for at least six classes per week, equating to at least 10 hours of class time. This is a requirement under Japanese visa law.
Some academic fields may only have a limited number of courses. The course listing should be reviewed carefully to assess whether it meets the students’ needs and expectations.
Visit University of Tokyo’s website for information about course restrictions at University of Tokyo and credit transfers.
Planning for Exchange
For information about insurance, accommodation, and financial information, please visit the University of Tokyo’s website under Financial and Additional Information. Information about on-campus accommodation can be found at the University of Tokyo’s Housing Office website.
Website(s) and Eligibility Resources
Visit University of Kyoto’s website to learn more about the exchange programme and information about eligibility requirements.
Semester Dates
University of Kyoto is only available for exchange in Semester 2 or Full Year
Semester 1 including examinations: October – February
Semester 2 including examinations: April – August
*End dates subject to change depending on exam dates and University of Kyoto’s Academic Calendar.
Course Availability
Courses available to KUINEP students span a broad range of disciplines. For information about available courses, please visit the University of Kyoto’s website. The Institute for Liberal Arts and Sciences (ILAS) offers wide variety of courses in English (approx. 350+) for both Japanese and international students, which cover Humanities/Social/Natural Sciences and are designed for mainly 1st and 2nd year students.
All KUINEP courses are taught in English. Japanese language proficiency is not required. Minimum number of courses per semester: 7 for undergraduates, the average credit per course is 2.
KUINEP students are required to take at least seven courses per semester. This may include up to two Japanese language classes (credited). Available courses include those in the liberal arts and sciences taught in English (KUINEP courses). Details are provided here.
They can also take courses offered by undergraduate faculties with the lecturers' permission. Courses from the Faculty of Medicine are not open to exchange students.
A variety of courses (absolute beginner/intermediate/advanced) to learn and improve Japanese proficiency are available for international students. The maximum number to be registered is 4 courses (8 credits) for KUINEP students.
Planning for Exchange
For information about required insurance and life in Japan, please visit University of Kyoto University International Service Office’s website.
University of Kyoto has international Houses, and other dormitories available.
Accommodation is not guaranteed and subject to availability. More information available here.
Website(s) and Eligibility Resources
Visit Waseda University’s website to learn more about their exchange programme for undergraduate students and for more information about their eligibility requirements.
Semester Dates
For information about the semester dates, please see Waseda’s academic calendar.
Semester 1: Early September to early February
Semester 2: April to Late July
*Please note Waseda University is available for exchange for the Full Year or Semester 2 only.
Course Availability
Visit Waseda University’s website for a list of available courses. Scroll down to 'Undergraduate (English-Based Program)' to see all the study options listed by Faculty.
Please note, courses are subject to change each academic year. Some compulsory courses for degree students (usually seminars) are not available for exchange students
Students who do not have Japanese-language proficiency can only enrol in the departments listed in the course availability and enrolment options.
Planning for Exchange
For information regarding accommodation, visas, and living in Japan, visit Waseda’s website for support for exchange students.
Website(s) and Eligibility Resources
The Hokkaido University Short-Term Exchange Program (HUSTEP) is a ‘junior year abroad’ type program designed to provide undergraduate students from partner universities with the opportunity to study in Japan at Hokkaido University. Participants in this program take a wide variety of classes offered in English in HUSTEP: Culture, Society, Science, Technology and Environment. Students also have the chance to study the Japanese language.
Visit Hokkaido University’s website to learn more about their programmes of study and application requirements.
Semester Dates
Review Hokkaido University’s academic calendar to confirm semester dates.
Semester 1: Late September – Mid February
Semester 2: Early April – Early August
Course Availability
Course availability can be found on Hokkaido University’s course curriculum webpage. For Semester 1 please visit Fall course curriculum. For Semester 2 please visit Spring course curriculum.
Planning for Exchange
Although the cost of living in Japan varies for everyone, it will cost about 100,000-120,000 JPY per month (approximately 750 euro). Thus, students should have enough money saved up to pay for one/half year of living costs before coming to Japan. Please visit the Hokkaido University’s webpage links for information about accommodation, visa, and insurance information.