Exchange Program 2016 Study at Shizuoka University, Japan

Exchange Program 2016 Study at Shizuoka University, Japan　1
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)
Industry of Shizuoka Prefecture （Source：Shizuoka Prefecture Website
http://www.pref.shizuoka.jp/sangyou/sa-580/english/index.html）
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Top University of the Region Research & Exchange Partner of more than 70 universiHes and insHtutes in Europe and Asia Strong in Engineering, Science & Technology ü  Link with Industry and Local Government ü  Overseas offices in Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam ü 
Outline of Shizuoka University 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
Shizuoka Campus
Hamamatsu Campus
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International Students
327 students from
30 countries Ⅰ. Study at Shizuoka University, Japan
1. 
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 based on the respective agreement)
2. Information for Exchange Program
Application process (after
MU nomination) Study Areas http://www.icsu.shizuoka.ac.jp/english/0104.htm 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 Academic Level Accommodation Full academic year (1 year) or one semester (6 months) Undergraduate , Master Course or PhD Course In and off campus dormitories or an apartment near the University 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)
④General Education 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 *JP4 & JP5 are not offered in the Hamamatsu campus.
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.
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
credits of your university with our transcript and certificate.
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! :)
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.
3.Japanese Programs
④General Education (15 w/semester) @Shizuoka Campus and Hamamatsu Campus
・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.) ◎1 class is 2 hours×15 weeks＝30 contact hours/
term
◎The academic credits are offered to students who
pass the examinations
3. Japanese Programs
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.
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・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.
5. Model Study Plans ●Exchange students are required to take more than 7
classes/w according to the resident status. ↓
[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
＊Official transcripts are available.
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: http://www.agr.shizuoka.ac.jp/gra/index_en.html
Ⅱ. Life in Shizuoka
1. Accommodations
Most of the exchange students live in the
International Residence (\5,900～23,000).
Dormitories and apartments (↑\30,000)are also
available.　⇒New International Residence is now under construction!
International Residence (～March 2016）
●Every room has a bathroom. ●There are a common kitchen and laundry room on each floor.
International residence in Shizuoka
International residence in Hamamatsu
n 
" 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
・All kinds of extracurricular activities 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.
4. Fees and Costs ・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. ◎Monthly cost: Accommodation: ¥5,900～30000 Food expenses: \30,000～ →\90,000～ in total
Ⅲ. Feedbacks from former participants
1. QUESTIONNAIRE For Exchange Students and Japanese Language and Culture Students How do you evaluate your study in Shizuoka?
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?
Study in Japan in general
Fully
Satisfied
Satisfied
Japanese language
Fully
Satisfied
Satisfied
Understanding Japan and
Japanese people
Knowledge of special field
Fully
Satisfied
Satisfied
Fully
Satisfied
Satisfied
OK
Usefulness for your carrier
Fully Satisfied
Satisfied
OK
Maturity as a person
Fully
Satisfied
Satisfied
OK
Friends
Fully
Satisfied
Satisfied
OK
The very helpful
teachers,friendly
students and the
beautiful scenery on
campus.
(Christine, USA)
Beautiful Mt.
Fuji and friendly
people here!
(Catlea &
Muthia,
Indonesia)
I’m glad I have met
Shizuoka University in my
life. (Sharmilee, India)
I’m so happy joining many
circles such as skate board,
snow board and so on.
(Akemi, Brazil)
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 [email protected] Home Page:
hap://www.shizuoka.ac.jp hap://www.icsu.shizuoka.ac.jp