Nihon University
Location: Tokyo, Japan
Semester spots: 3 (2 English, 1 Japanese)
Two semester spots may be combined to one academic year.
For each programme, one semester place is available in the winter semester and one semester place in the summer semester.
Open for: Bachelor and Master
Attention: Master courses can only be taken in Japanese!
Language Requirements:
Language requirements for the English-Asia Program:
FU-Language Certificate: CEFR B2 (or quivalent TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo)
Language requirements for the Japanese-Japan Program:
at least JLPT N2
Language requirements for students of Japan Studies:
Japanese language proficiency appropriate to the current stage of study (to be verified by the Transcript of Records).
It is possible to participate in the JLSP program (without prior knowledge, focus on language acquisition) or in the regular course offering. It is possible to combine specialized courses with language courses. Please check in advance whether there are enough English-taught courses available for your degree programme before submitting your application. A limited number of classes taught in English are offered exclusively at the following colleges:
Humanities and Sciences, Economics, Commerce, International Relations
Duration: September - December or January - March
Additional Scholarships:
Nihon University awards one scholarship for living expenses scholarship amounting to approximately 850€ per month and an additional ~300€ per semester.
Additional Costs:
Students must provide proof of funds amounting to $7500 in order to obtain a visa.
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