Ever-growing Fields of Study - from the Campus to the World.
Setsunan University is involved in a wide range of international exchange activities in order to keep up with the worldwide trend of internationalization. We promote academic exchange with overseas colleges with which we have an exchange agreement. Also, we have both short- and long-term overseas study programs for our students, while accepting foreign exchange students and returnee students.
Overseas English Study Programs / Overseas Language Training Programs
All the departments of the university offer overseas language training classes during summer vacation for approximately one month. Overseas host universities that accept our students are as follows:the University of Washington (US), Universidad de Guanajuato (Mexico), Universitas Dr. Soetomo (Indonesia), Beijing Jiaotong University (China), and Southern Cross University (Australia), depending on the target language. Classes are held Monday through Friday. Besides conversation classes, students can also attend classes on the history and culture of their host country. On weekends, they have a chance to take day trips and participate in field studies. With these features, the program provides a great opportunity for the students to foster a global perspective through a wide variety of experiences, and to gain a deeper knowledge and understanding of the world, as well as to acquire language skills and experience local lifestyles. At the end of the program, students who are acknowledged to meet certain criteria are given credits. There is even a loan system available (from a support group of Setsunan university) to encourage more students to participate in the overseas language training programs.
Study Abroad Programs
Setsunan University actively supports study abroad. When a student takes a leave of absence from school to study abroad, he/she is exempt from tuition during that period and only needs to pay the registration fee, to keep their student status at Setsunan University, when he/she is on the overseas program. The period of this program is either six months or one year. At most, 30 credits can be counted as part of the required credits for graduation, depending on how well the student has progressed his or her studies. Because the period of study abroad is considered to be part of the requirements necessary for graduation, the students may still complete his/her college degree within four years. Those who wish to join the program are required to meet certain academic criteria in the target language. Once a student is at an overseas university, he/she is expected to make effort to improve the level of both language skills and understanding of foreign culture. During the period of study abroad, tuition for Setsunan University is remitted except for the registration fee (60,000 for half a year, 120,000 for one year) that is still necessary to stay enrolled. (Note that those who join the program are responsible for all the costs such as travel expenses, tuition for the host university and living expenses.)
Overseas Universities for the Study Abroad Programs
| U.S.A. | The University of Washington, The University of Alabama |
|---|---|
| Canada | Sheridan College, University of British Columbia, Simon Fraser University |
| Australia | Southern Cross University, Flinders University |
| China | Beijing Jiaotong University, Tongji University, Beijing Language and Culture University |
| Britain | University of London |
| Mexico | Universidad de Guanajuato |
| Spain | Universidad de Alicante, Universidad de Zaragoza |
| New Zealand | University of Auckland |
| Malaysia | Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia |
Foreign Exchange Students and Returnee Students
In order to accept foreign exchange students and returnee students, Setsunan offers "foreign exchange student entrance screening" and “returnee student entrance screening" instead of the usual entrance examination. Setsunan is currently actively involved in the exchange of students primarily with the countries of Asia. Such an exchange is very significant for the promotion of mutual understanding and friendship, and provides the opportunity to learn while acquiring an international perspective.
Great Environment for Learning
Setsunan University offers a unique scholarship program for students from abroad who are truly interested in learning. We also provide dormitories "Setsunan University Exchange Hall" and "Setsunan University International Student Union” for overseas students at our Neyagawa Campus.We are all here to support every aspect of their college life. Moreover, Setsunan pays careful attention to the curricula for overseas students and prepares classes specifically for them such as "Japanese language class" and "Japan as it is", in which they can learn about Japanese culture, economy, and history.
