Exchange Program 2016 Study at Shizuoka University, Japan

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Exchange Program 2016

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　　　　Where we are

■　Access

By Bullet Train

〇 Shizuoka campus:

1 hour from Tokyo

〇 Hamamatsu campus:

1.5 hour from Tokyo

　 _{30min from Nagoya}

We are located in the heart of Japan ! Campus Mascot (Shizuppi)

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（Source：Shizuoka Prefecture Website

http://www.pref.shizuoka.jp/sangyou/sa-580/english/index.html）

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Shizuoka University outline

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Na9onal

University

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Top University of the Region

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Research & Exchange Partner of more than 70

universiHes and insHtutes in Europe and Asia

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Strong in

Engineering, Science & Technology

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Link with Industry and Local Government

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Overseas oﬃces in Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam

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Hamamatsu Campus

Shizuoka Campus

Faculties 　　　　　　　 6

Engineering, Informatics, Science, Agriculture, Humanity & Social Sciences, Education

○Graduate Schools

Master’s programs 3

Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences, Graduate School of Education,

Graduate School of Integrated Science and Technology

Doctoral programs 2

Graduate School of Science and Technology, Graduate School of Education

Professional Degree programs 2

• Research Institutes 　2 • Students Total: 10,000 　Undergraduate 8,764 　 Postgraduate 　 Master’s course 1,304 　　　　　Doctoral course 200

　Professional Degree Course 　　61

　International students 　　　　　313

Staff 　　1,181

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International Students

0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140

327 students from

30 countries

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Ⅰ. Study at Shizuoka University, Japan

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Schedules

① October,2016 ～ March, 2017 (1 semester)

◎ ② October,2016 ～September, 2017

　　　　　　(2 semesters)

　　③ April, 2017～September, 2017 (1 semester)

　　④ April, 2017～March, 2018 (2 semesters)

　　

◎: recommended

( up to 1〜5 student(s)/term

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2. Information for Exchange Program

Application process (after MU nomination)

http://www.icsu.shizuoka.ac.jp/english/0104.htm

Study Areas Humanities and Social Sciences, Education, Informatics, Science,

Engineering, Agriculture

Language Requirements A reasonable command of Japanese or English

Language Used in Class Japanese (There are some English courses).

Lenght of Stay Full academic year (1 year) or one semester (6 months)

Academic Level Undergraduate , Master Course or PhD Course

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3. Japanese Programs

The International Center offers various types of

Japanese programs for the international students:

①Japanese Language Program

②Japanese Course for Graduates (Intensive Course)

③Japanese Course for Undergraduates (Intensive

Course)

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3. Japanese Programs

　①Japanese Language Program (15 w/semester) @Shizuoka

　　　Campus and Hamamatsu Campus

Five different levels of classes:

●　 Japanese 1 for beginners 3 classes/w

Basic Japanese

●　Japanese 2 for elementary learners 3 classes/w

Elementary Japanese

●　Japanese 3 for lower-intermediate learners 3 classes/w

　　　　　　　Reading & Grammar, Listening & Vocabulary, 　　　　　　　Writing & speaking

●　Japanese 4 for upper-intermediate 3 classes/w

　 Reading & Grammar, Listening & Vocabulary, 　　　　　　　Writing & speaking

●　Japanese 5 for advanced learners 2 classes/w

Integrated Japanese

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3. Japanese Programs

　①Japanese Language Program (15 w/semester) @Shizuoka

　　　Campus and Hamamatsu Campus

◎1 class is 2 hours×15 weeks＝30 contact hours/ semester

◎You can also attend classes of one level higher or lower than your level. (For example, if your level is Japanese 3, you can attend JP2 and JP4 as well as JP3.)

◎Academic credits are offered to the students who successfully completed the course.

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3. Japanese Programs

②Japanese Course for Graduates (Intensive Course) 　

　　　　　 (15 w/semester) @Shizuoka Campus

n  Course for beginners

n  3 classes/day ⇒15 classes/w

- Basic Japanese（10 classes/w） - Conversation（1 class/w）

- Listening（1 class/w） - Writing（1 class/w） - Kanji（1 class/w）

- Orientation to Japan（1 class/w） ◎Academic credits are not offered, but you can get the

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　　　　　　I took the Japanese intensive course because I wanted 　　　 to quickly improve my Japanese language skills. The course

teachers were very helpful and I was able to learn so much about Japanese language and culture as well. I enjoyed the program and recommend it to anyone wanting to improve 　　　　　　　their Japanese! :)

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3. Japanese Programs

③Japanese Course for Undergraduates (Intensive Course) 　　　　　　　(15 w/semester) @Hamamatsu Campus

・Intended for those who have completed the elementary level of

Japanese

・Starting in Oct. (Not in April)

・2 classes/day ⇒10 classes/w

　　　　　　- Textbook （4 classes/w）

　　　　　　- Science Japanese （1 class/w） - Conversation （1 class/w） - Listening （1 class/w） - Writing （2 classes/w） - Rapid reading （1class/w） ◎1 class is 2 hours×15 weeks＝30 contact hours/term

◎Academic credits are not offered, but you may get the credits of your university with our transcript and certificate.

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3.Japanese Programs

④General Education 　　　　　　　　

　(15 w/semester)

@

Shizuoka Campus and

Hamamatsu Campus

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Advanced Japanese classes

for degree undergraduate

international students as a part of the general

education, but open to exchange students

　　・Japanese language Ⅱ・Ⅳ・Ⅵ　(starting in Oct.) 　

　　・Japanese language Ⅰ・Ⅲ ・V (starting in April)

　　・Japanese Culture (starting in April.)

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1 class is 2 hours×15 weeks＝30 contact hours/

term

◎The academic credits are offered to students who

pass the examinations

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4. Study & Exchange Program in Japan

: Study

option for Exchange Students

・To cultivate students with fundamental knowledge in the

Japanese language and Japanese affairs through lectures and seminars. PPrrooggrraamm LLeecctt uurree// sseemmiinnaarr CCll aassss hhoouurrss CCrreeddii tt

Introduction to the Study & Exchange Program in Japan ll eecctt uurree 44

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Introduction to Japanese culture (twice a year) ll eecctt uurree 44

Introduction to foreign cultures sseemmiinnaarr

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International exchange activities sseemmiinnaarr

Japanese culture experiences sseemmiinnaarr

Final paper for the Study & Exchange Program in Japan ll eecctt uurree 66

Presentation on the achievements through studying in Japan

sseemmiinnaarr

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4. Academic Courses

・You are accepted as a student of one of the

faculties.

・Most of the academic courses of general

education and the various faculties are open to

exchange students.

・Some courses are instructed in English

・Decide which courses to take under the

guidance of your advisor.

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5. Model Study Plans

●Exchange students are required to take more than

7 classes/w according to

the resident status.

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[First semseter]

① 10 or 15 Japanese classes of the Intensive Course

② 5-6 Japanese classes +1-2 academic course(s)

③ 2-3 Japanese classes +4-5 academic courses

+ Study&exchange program in Japan

[ Second Semester]

　less Japanese classes and more academic courses

+ Study&exchange program in Japan

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6. Academic Courses in English

◎General education for undergraduate students:

International Society & Japan ・Contemporary Society ・Biology and Environment・Life Sciences ・Science & Technolgoy ・Evolution & Global Environment ・Nature & Physics ・Japanese History and Culture ・

Psychology ・Japanese Economy & Society ・Japanese Literature

◎International Master‘s Course (English Program): Graduate School of

Integrated Science and Technology　

https://www.shizuoka.ac.jp/english/subject/graduate/stg/index.html

・Department of Informatics:

http://www.inf.shizuoka.ac.jp/en/index.html

・Department of Science: http://www.sci.shizuoka.ac.jp/english/

・Department of Engineering: http://www.eng.shizuoka.ac.jp/en/

・Department of Agriculture:

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Ⅱ. Life in Shizuoka

1. Accommodations

Most of the exchange students live in

the

International Residence (\5,900～23,000)

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Dormitories and apartments (

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30,000)are also

available.　⇒

New International Residence is now under construction!

International Residence (～March 2016）

　　 ●Every room has a bathroom.

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2. Student Life

・Various support from International Center ・Academic advisor and personal tutor

・Counseling service in English and Health Services Center ・Many kinds of exchange activities

・Field trips and study tours ・Volunteer Students available

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3. Fund:

●Scholarship of JASSO (Japanese Student Services Organization)

About 25 exchange students for 2016 coming to Shizuoka 　　　 University can get this scholarship.

　　・ Monthly Allowance: About ¥80,000

　・Tenure of Scholarship：12 months ◎Please apply through your university. 　　　

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4. Fees and Costs

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Tuition ： waived.

・National Health Insurance 　　　　¥20,000/year

☆The coverage most advantageous

　　☆70% of medical expenses can be reimbursed.

・Student Insurance　　　　　　¥2,000/year

☆Indemnifies students from any injuries during any

　　　 academic or social programs or extracurricular

　　　 activities at the university.

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Monthly cost

: Accommodation: ¥5,900～30000

Food expenses: \30,000～

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　Ⅲ. Feedbacks from former participants

1. QUESTIONNAIRE

For Exchange Students and Japanese Language and Culture Students

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Ⅲ. Feedbacks from former participants

1. QUESTIONNAIRE

for 2012 Exchange Students and Japanese Language and Culture Students

How do you evaluate your study in Shizuoka?

Japanese language

Fully

Satisfied Satisfied Study in Japan in general

Fully

Satisfied Satisfied

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Understanding Japan and Japanese people

Fully

Satisfied Satisfied

Knowledge of special field Fully

Satisfied Satisfied

OK

Usefulness for your carrier

Fully Satisfied Satisfied

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Maturity as a person Fully Satisfied Satisfied OK Friends Fully Satisfied Satisfied OK

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The very helpful teachers,friendly students and the beautiful scenery on campus.

　　 (Christine, USA)

I’m so happy joining many circles such as skate board, snow board and so on.

(Akemi, Brazil)

Beautiful Mt. Fuji and friendly people here! (Catlea & Muthia, Indonesia)

I’m glad I have met

Shizuoka University in my life. (Sharmilee, India)

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Ⅳ. How to apply

Apply through your International Office

By March, 2016.

Ⅴ. Contact

InternaHonal Center, Shizuoka University

Address:　836 Ohya, Suruga-‐ku, Shizuoka-‐shi, 　

422-‐8529 JAPAN TEL: +81-‐54-‐238-‐4260 FAX: +81-‐54-‐238-‐5041 ryugaku@adb.shizuoka.ac.jp 　Home Page: hap://www.shizuoka.ac.jp hap://www.icsu.shizuoka.ac.jp

Exchange Program 2016 Study at Shizuoka University, Japan