−The University of Fukui Short-term Student Exchange Promotion Program−

The University of Fukui has academic exchange agreements with more than 50 universities and institutions all over the world.　(Academic exchange agreements)

The University of Fukui Short-term Student Exchange Promotion Program invites exchange students from those universities and institutions to the University of Fukui. The exchange students study at the University for six months or one year, and study not only Japan and the Japanese language, but also various academic fields. Approximately 30 exchange students come to the university every year and deepen their knowledge and understanding of Japan and their major subjects.

The University of Fukui Short-term Student Exchange Program offers two kinds of programs.

A． The University of Fukui Student Exchange Program （UFSEP）

This is a one year program from October to September, and provides international students courses about the Japanese language and Japanese affairs, and courses and research instruction in various fields in English. Since Japanese language ability is not required to enroll in this program, students who have not studied Japanese language may apply to enter the program.

UFSEP offers undergraduate students more than 70 courses in the following four areas in English.

• Culture and Society

• Mechanical Engineering, Architecture, and Civil Engineering

• Electric Engineering, Computer Science, and Intelligent Systems

• Physical and Chemical Engineering

Graduate students conduct their research at one of the University of Fukui’s graduate schools. Enrollment is currently open to 20 students per year. Please read the UFSEP Catalog for more information

UFSEP Catalog

B． The University of Fukui Exchange Student Program（UFESP）

UFESP is a program for international students who have high Japanese Proficiency. Participants of this program take regular courses and study with University of Fukui students. Students may enroll in the University in April or October and stay for six months or one year. Students may earn up to 14 credits per semester. Graduate students can also enroll in the University as Research Students and conduct research without taking courses. To participate in UFESP, the applicant must have a Japanese proficiency which is equal to or higher than a Level 2 on the Japanese Language Proficiency Test, or a score of 200 or more on the “Japanese as a Foreign Language” test included in the Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students (EJU).

−How can I apply for the University of Fukui Short-term Student Exchange Promotion Program？−

The application period is from December to February every year. All application procedures are conducted through the student exchange section of your university. Students cannot apply for the program individually. If you are interested in participating in the program, please contact the student exchange department at your university.

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