Tokyo, Japan

─ Knowledge into Action─

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Ichigaya Tamachi Campus

Claire Al-ling Prisca YauUniversity Paris Nanterre (France)

Japan is such a great country. Its culture and its landscapes, its people and its food, you’ll love them all… but what made my experience even more memorable is the university I chose. Chuo University is a perfect place for exchange students! First, don’t you worry, you won’t be left to your own devices. I’m so grateful for all the kindness and help I received, mostly from the International Center whose efficiency is praiseworthy. If you’re not confident in your Japanese skills, know that numerous classes are taught in English which is a real plus. Finally, a lot of events are organized for international students, so if you want to make friends, discover new cultures and have fun, I’m sure you’ll enjoy being here. Come and see by yourself, you won’t regret anything!

International Exchange Programs

Issued in February 2019

Cornelius BaumannLudwig Maximilian University Munich (Germany)

A hearty welcome, easy arriving and perfect support - those were my first impressions of being an exchange student at Chuo University. Thanks to the good organization there were no administrative difficulties at all. So I could directly start experiencing Japan and making new friends. The campus provides a lot of opportunities to get in touch with people and offers

many free time activities - furthermore you can find amazing canteens. The quality of the Japanese language classes was really good. During my stay I had many opportunities to travel. This combination of learning at Chuo University and having enough time to explore Japan was just perfect. If you’re looking for an unforgettable time, apply!

Paul OkanoUniversity of the Fraser Valley (Canada)

I have loved studying at Chuo University! The students and teachers I met have been friendly and supportive in helping me learn Japanese. I participated in the Gymnastics Club and was able to make friends while doing a sport I enjoy. The wide range of clubs and circles available at Chuo is amazing. Whether you like kickboxing, hip-hop dancing or pottery, there is a club for you. I often enjoyed watching students practice their dance routines on the plaza beside the library. There is so much energy on campus, and you can feel the excitement of people pursuing what they love. Studying at Tama Campus allowed me to enjoy rural Tokyo beauty, while still having easy access to downtown for the spectacular nightlife. The International Center helped me get settled into living in a foreign country, and offered many opportunities for me to experience Japanese culture firsthand. Come study at Chuo!

Suzan WoodcockUniversity of Southern Denmark (Denmark)

Studying at Chuo University has been an absolutely lovely experience. Located in greater Tokyo, you’ll have easy access to skip to the city after school. The campus is beautiful, and you will have all the facilities that you’ll need available. There are many different cafeterias and libraries, a shop, a bakery, a coffee shop and much more. The courses are interesting and stimulating, and the teachers

are always available to help you. I’ve learned so much. But I’ve also had a lot fun; the school has many social events and festivals, and there’s a special internal lounge called G-square where you can always hang out. It’s so easy to make friends here! Furthermore, the International Center has been an excellent and has supported the process all the way. I highly recommend studying at Chuo University, one of Japan’s top private universities!

Korakuen CampusTama Campus

Faculty Departments

<Tama Campus>

Law Law / International Law and Business / Political Science / Distance Learning Division

EconomicsEconomics / Economic Systems and Information Analysis / International Economics / Public and Environmental Economics

CommerceBusiness Administration / Accounting / Marketing and Trade / Banking and Corporate Finance

Letters

Japanese Literature / English Studies / GermanStudies / French Studies / Chinese Languageand Culture / Japanese History / Asian andAfrican History / European and American History /Philosophy / Sociology / Socio-Informatics /Education / Psychology

Policy Studies Policy Sciences / Cross-Cultural Studies

Global Management Global Management

<Korakuen Campus>

Science andEngineering

Mathematics / Physics / Civil and Environmental Engineering / Precision Mechanics / Electrical, Electronic, and Communication Engineering / Applied Chemistry / Industrial and Systems Engineering / Information and System Engineering / Biological Sciences / Integrated Science and Engineering for Sustainable Society

<Ichigaya Tamachi Campus>

Global Informatics Global Informatics

Studying at ChuoUndergraduate Programs

CHUO UNIVERSITYINTERNATIONAL CENTER

ADDRESS: 742-1 Higashinakano, Hachioji-shi, Tokyo 192-0393, JapanTEL +81-42-674-2211 FAX +81-42-674-2214

E-mail: intlcent2@tamajs.chuo-u.ac.jpURL: http://global.chuo-u.ac.jp/

Graduate Programs

Professional Graduate Programs

Graduate School of Law

Graduate School of Economics

Graduate School of Commerce

Graduate School of Science and Engineering

Graduate School of Letters

Graduate School of Policy Studies

Chuo Graduate School of Strategic ManagementBusiness Science (Doctoral program only)

Chuo Law School

Chuo Graduate School of Strategic Management(Business School)

Our Exchange Programs (1 year or 1 semester)Chuo is one of the largest and most prestigious private universities in Japan, boasting 134 years of history. Chuo Exchange Programs offer opportunities to take courses or conduct research for one year or one semester, which can include comprehensive Japanese language study as an integral part of your degree program at your home institution. Exchange Programs give students exciting opportunities to study at one of Japan’s leading universities and experience the best of Japan through academic studies and cultural immersion. Upon completion of an Exchange Program, exchange students can transfer credits and/or academic achievements gained at Chuo to their home institutions. One year or one semester at Chuo will undoubtedly enhance your degree work and your life.

Academic CoursesExchange students can take Japanese language courses as well as academic courses taught in English or Japanese. Although most academic courses are taught in Japanese, Chuo offers a wide variety of courses taught in English in the following fields: Law, Environmental Studies, International Relations & Politics, Cultural & Social Studies, Economics, History, Philosophy & Religion, Language & Linguistics, Literature, and Psychology. Courses taught in German, French and Chinese are also offered. For more details, please refer to the “Selected Courses offered in English” leaflet. Also, when selecting courses, please refer to the CHUO UNIVERSITY COURSE CATALOG or go to the following web site:http://global.chuo-u.ac.jp/english/admissions/exchange/semester-or-full-year/

Tuition WaiversExchange students from institutions with which Chuo has concluded reciprocal student exchange agreements with mutual tuition fee waivers are exempt from Chuo registration fees and tuition fees in general. Students from partner institutions with no mutual fee waiver arrangements are required to pay registration fees and tuition fees to Chuo. For details of arrangements, please contact the exchange program coordinator at your home institution.

Eligibility for ApplicationYour Current Academic Status

●Applicants for admission to undergraduate or graduate exchange programs must have completed secondary education and be currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program at a partner institution of Chuo.

●Exchange applicants must have completed at least one academic year of study at their home institutions before starting at Chuo.

●Exchange applicants are eligible to study in undergraduate or graduate programs of Chuo for only a limited period (one year or one semester) as an integral part of their degree programs at their home institutions. Only students who are on track to complete their degree programs following their studies at Chuo (i.e., they will complete further requirements at their home institutions on their return) may apply.

●Exchange applicants for admission to graduate programs must have completed their undergraduate studies and obtained an undergraduate university degree (bachelor’s degree) or equivalent from their home institutions.

Japanese Language ProficiencyThere are no specific requirements for Japanese language proficiency for exchange students except for those applying to the Faculty of Science and Engineering which requires students to have at least the equivalent to the N3 level of the JLP test. However, we recommend applicants to all faculties to have language proficiency equivalent to the N3 level, so that you can fully benefit from your experiences in Japan.

Academic ScheduleExchange students are generally accepted for a full academic year starting in April. However, the three options stated below with an asterisk (*) are also available for students from partner institutions.●Full academic year: April 1, 2020 – January, 2021 (recommended)

●*Spring semester only: April 1, 2020 - July 2020

●*Fall semester only: September 21, 2020 - January 2021

● *Fall semester, and spring semester of the following academic year:

September 21, 2020 - July 2021

Application ProcedureFor both April and September admissions 2020

Admission period April 2020 September 2020 Notes

Application DeadlineUndergraduate October 31, 2019 April 15, 2020

*1Graduate September 30, 2019 March 15, 2020

Pre-departure information will be sent with your1) Official letter of acceptance2) Certificate of Eligibility for a Status of Residence

Mid-February 2020 Mid-July 2020 *2

Arrival (tentative schedule) Early April 2020 Mid-September 2020 *3

Orientation WeekJapanese Placement Test

Early April 2020 Mid-September 2020

*1 We accept applications only from the exchange program coordinators of our partner institutions. Direct applications from individual students will not be accepted. The application forms for admission to the Exchange Program as non-degree students can be downloaded from our web page.

*2 The International Center will send the official Letter of Acceptance, the Certificate of Eligibility for a Status of Residence, pre-departure information, housing information, etc. to the student's home institution.

*3 This is a tentative schedule. Actual dates may change.

HousingThere are 4 types of accommodation available for exchange students.

Living CostThe approximate cost of living (including accommodation and utilities, as well as other expenses) for students in a Chuo Exchange Program is about 80,000 yen ~ 100,000 yen per month. For more information about living in Japan, we recommend you check the Japan Student Services Organization (JASSO) website: (http://www.g-studyinjapan.jasso.go.jp/).

VisasStudents in a Chuo Exchange Program need to obtain a College Student Visa. For more information, please ask the exchange program coordinator at your home institution.

Health InsuranceExchange students who study at Chuo must join the National Health Insurance system regardless of the duration of their stay in Japan. By paying a monthly premium (about 1,200 yen per month), 70% of medical treatment and medication fees will be covered.

Events and Activities Chuo has various annual events and social gatherings especially organized for international students to promote intercultural exchanges. These include Welcome Parties, Sports Days, Peace Seminar Camp, and more.

Type of accommodation Common/Shared Space Rent per month (yen)

Furnished, shared units with individual bedrooms

Kitchen, toilets, showers, lounge, study room

45,000 ＊

Furnished private bedroomsKitchen, toilets, showers, lounge, study room, theater (TV) room

45,000 ＊

Furnished individual units with your own kitchen and bathroom

Common lounge 45,000 ＊

Furnished individual studios N/A 45,000 ＊

＊Utility fees included. Rent can be subject to change without notice.

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Apr 2018 Sep 2018 Apr 2018 Sep 2018

China 27 19 Vietnam 3 2

France 6 19 Singapore 2 0

South Korea 15 7 Sweden 1 1

Taiwan 5 7 Belgium 1 0

Germany 2 8 Netherlands 2 2

Australia 5 8 Mexico 1 2

U.S.A. 5 0 Myanmar 1 0

Denmark 1 8 Philippines 1 0

U.K. 3 8 Malaysia 0 2

Switzerland 2 2 Croatia 0 1

Canada 4 1 Poland 0 1

Hong Kong 3 1 Total 92 102

Thailand 2 3

Japanese Language CoursesChuo offers comprehensive Japanese language courses specially designed for exchange students. There are 8 levels, from beginner to advanced, taught in small classes. Students will take a placement test and be assigned to courses based on their proficiency. At the Korakuen Campus, only 1 level of Japanese language is offered.

Number of Incoming Exchange Students