Japan

Kyushu University, a public university located in the city of Fukuoka, is one of the top research institutions in Japan. Comprehensive in its academic reach, it has 11 undergraduate departments and 18 graduate schools with their affiliate research centers.

Kansai University is a beautiful campus located in the Kansai region of Japan, located in the Kansai region, a largely metropolitan area which includes Osaka and Kyoto. The exchange program is designed for students who wish to improve their Japanese language ability and learn more about Japanese culture.

Founded by an Episcopalian Missionary in 1874, Rikkyo University is one of Japan’s oldest and highest rated private universities. Today, it enrolls over 19,000 undergraduate and 1,400 graduate students within its 10 colleges and 14 graduate schools. Rikkyo University has a long history of excellence in education and research, which, combined with substantial investment in state of the art information technology and teaching facilities and thus earned a reputation as one of the premier educational institutions in Japan.

Rikkyo University’s Ikebukuro campus is located in the center of Tokyo, making it an excellent venue for experiencing the many aspects of life in Japan. Rikkyo is a great study abroad option for students interested in experiencing the global side of Japan in a large city setting and for students pursuing business degrees.

Yamaguchi University (山口大学, Yamaguchi daigaku) is a national university in Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan.

Yamaguchi University is the third oldest national comprehensive university in Japan, tracing its roots back to Yamaguchi Kodo, a private school established in 1815. It celebrated its 200th anniversary in 2015. The local area still holds the spirit of the Meiji Restoration, and the university challenges itself to stand up in the world. These values are reflected in the university motto: “Discover it. Nourish it. Realize it. A Place of Wisdom.” The university administration works to adapt to the requirements of the times, constantly pursuing innovation as it works to develop human resources and provide education and research that will contribute to the local community as well as international society. Yamaguchi University provides outstanding support to international students and is a great option for students interested in fully immersing themselves into the local culture and the Japanese language.