- Quick Look at OIT Student Exchange Program
- Program Outline
- Application for Exchange Programs
- Further Steps (Acceptance, Preparation of Departure, etc.)
- Inquiries
Quick Look at OIT Student Exchange Program
Introductory Video of OIT and its Student Exchange Program
Fact Sheet
Fact Sheet is the summary of OIT Student Exchange Program provided in PDF to download.
Fact Sheet for Academic Year 2022-2023
Program Outline
- There are two programs offered for exchange students from partner universities (and UMAP member institutions).
- The exchange students are exempt from tuition at OIT.
- There are a few Japanese language courses provided for international students. The exchange students may also be able to attend these courses and learn Japanese during their exchange program. (Restrictions may apply.)
1. Research/Internship
Exchange students conduct their research work or internship under supervision of a certain professor. The professor will support them in English; therefore, proficiency of Japanese language is not required. Depending on the situation, they might be able to join some classes as an auditor, but it is not assured.
| Term | Regular semester term (up to 2 semesters) or Customized (up to one year) |
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| Credit | Unavailable |
| Student Card | Unavailable |
| Eligibility | Only students satisfying all of the following requirements may apply:
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| Language Requirement | Japanese proficiency (at least JLPT N2 level) or English proficiency (CEFR B2 level or equivalent) required. |
| Additional Information |
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2. Coursework
Exchange students attend regular classes for credits for 1 or 2 semesters. JLPT (Japanese Language Proficiency Test) Level N2 or higher is required because most of the courses are taught in Japanese.
| Term | Regular semester term (up to 2 semesters)
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| Credit | Available (Students must consult their home universities for procedures regarding credit transfers.) |
| Student Card | Available (Your status will be "Special Auditor.") |
| Eligibility | Only students satisfying all of the following requirements may apply:
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| Language Requirement | Japanese proficiency (at least JLPT N2 level) required. * *Except those who wish to take courses in the Graduate School of Intellectual Property (English courses provided). Find out courses provided in English, here. |
| Additional Information |
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Application for Exchange Programs
Application Instructions
NOTE:
- This is the application procedure for exchange students from partner universities with which OIT has a Memorandum of Understanding or an Agreement concerning student exchange.
Students of UMAP member institutions must apply through UMAP web site. - Please read the eligibilities noted in "Program Outline."
- Application documents must be submitted by the exchange program coordinators of the home universities to OIT.
- All documents must be typed in English or Japanese. Otherwise, a copy of translation should be attached.
- Please only nominate students within the existing agreements between your university and OIT. Do not change the number of students or the department, as we could not accept such nominations.
- For those who are applying for Fall 2022, please read this.
| 1. Application Form | Make sure to fill out all the required information using word file. (no hand writing) |
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| 2. Proof(s) of Language Proficiency (if any) [scanned data (PDF)] |
A copy of Score Report (JLPT, IELTS, TOEFL, TOEIC, etc.) |
| 3. Recommendation Letter from Supervisor [scanned data (PDF)] | Must be signed by the supervisor. |
| 4. Official Certificate of Enrollment issued by the home university [scanned data (PDF)] | Must include:
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| 5. Official Transcript of Academic Records issued by the home university [scanned data (PDF)] | Must include the grading system notes. |
| 6. Photocopy of Passport (identification page) | Must be valid through the end of your exchange period. |
| 7. ID Photograph Data |
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How to Submit
All documents must be sent to OIT.Kokusai@josho.ac.jp by e-mail.
Application Schedule
| Exchange Study for | 2nd (Fall) Semester 2022 (September 2022 - February 2023) |
1st (Spring) Semester 2023 (April 2023 - August 2023) |
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| Application Deadline | March 31, 2022 * | October 31, 2022 |
* The deadline maybe extended, please read here.
Further Steps (Acceptance, Preparation of Departure, etc.)
The detailed information for the following contents is available at “Pre-departure Guide for Exchange Students”.
1. Acceptance
After receiving all students’ application documents, we will forward them to the concerned department where the final decision of acceptance is made. If the students are accepted, they will receive their official letter of acceptance via e-mail.
2. Visa Application
If you need to obtain a Student Visa, we will send you the Application Form for Certificate of Eligibility. Please fill in and send it back to OIT.Kokusai@josho.ac.jp. For the next step, please refer to “Pre-departure Guide for Exchange Students”.
3. Housing
In principle, exchange students will live in our dormitory, "International House" provided by Josho Gakuen Educational Foundation, located 3 km from Omiya Campus.
NOTE:
- Available check-in date: from 3 days prior to the starting date of your study at OIT
* Currently permitting 7 days prior to the start due to COVID-19 border measures of Japan. - After you received the official letter of acceptance, please book your flight. Once you received the e-ticket, please send it to OIT.Kokusai@josho.ac.jp so that we can inform the dormitory your check-in date and time.
4. Insurances
International Travel Insurance
OIT requires all exchange students to be covered by an international travel insurance for the entire period of your study abroad. Read here about coverage requirements.
In addition to the International Travel Insurance, you must be covered by the following two insurances after your arrival in Japan.
National Health Insurance (NHI)
Exchange students who will stay in Japan more than 3 months must join the National Health Insurance (NHI) regardless of the kind of insurance they may already have.
Personal Accident Insurance for Student Pursuing Education and Research (Gakkensai)
All OIT students are required to be covered by "Gakkensai" that provides necessary support in the case of accident or injury suffered during activities related to research or education.
5. After your Arrival (Orientation)
On your first day of commute to the campus, OIT staff or student volunteer will pick you up at the dormitory. At the campus, you will attend an orientation held by the International Center. If you will stay in Japan for more than 3 months, OIT staff or student volunteer will also take you to the local ward office/city hall to complete the resident registration and other procedures.
Inquiries
You can contact the OIT International Center by e-mail. We will get back to you as soon as possible.
| Address | 5-16-1 Omiya, Asahi-ku, Osaka, 535-8585 Japan |
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| OIT.Kokusai@josho.ac.jp | |
| Tel | +81-6-6954-4935 |
| Fax | +81-6-6954-4485 |
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| Location & Access | Omiya Campus Chast 1F |