Overseas Study Program

The University of Aizu is supporting overseas study in order to develop international human resources capable of playing an active role in the world since its establishment. As of April 2020, we have partnerships with 55 universities and research institutions from 16 countries and areas in the world, and academic and research exchanges are many activities. Students can study at partner universities in North America, Asia, Europe, and other continents. At the University of Aizu, we support your career progress through the "Short-Term Study Abroad Program" and "Mid-Term Study Abroad Program" based on your objectives.

Short-Term Study Abroad Program
This program is a three-week study abroad in the spring break and provides students the opportunity to experience university life in overseas, improve your English skills, and be familiar with different cultures. Students attend some classes at the partner universities in English. The short-term study abroad program is a part of our English classes, so you can earn credits, and the University of Aizu also supports financially as a part of your travel expenses.

There is also a "Dalian, China - Short-term Study Abroad at Dalian Neusoft Institute of Information" program that students can participate in at your own expense during summer break.

Mid-Term Study Abroad Program

This program aims to earn credits, do research, and internship at partner universities in the United States, Germany, and other countries for three months up to one year. We have credits recognition system with some partner universities. Once students can get credit at the partner university. Students can bring back to the University of Aizu after completing the program. In addition, we will support financially as a part of the travel and living expenses which are necessary for studying abroad.

If you are interested in studying abroad, please feel free to contact the Office for Strategy International Programs (OSIP). For more details of each study abroad program, please see the brochure "The University of Aizu Study Abroad Programs" or visit the Office for Strategy International Programs.

Call for application of the University of Aizu Medium-Term Overseas Study Programs for AY 2024

Medium-Term Study Abroad Programs are designed for medium - to long-term study abroad at partner universities in the U.S. and Germany for earning credits, research, and internships. The program offers a high degree of freedom, as students can plan their courses and research, but they are required to have a clear purpose for studying abroad.

The University of Aizu (UoA) will support a partial for airfare and accommodation expenses. You can also receive scholarships from the Japan Student Services Organization (JASSO) if you meet the requirements. If you want to know more about the world and have an international perspective, please feel free to contact us.

Application deadline: April 10th (Wed.), 2024, by17:00

The number of student delegates (tentative): 4 or 5 students

University of dispatch

  • USA:

 ・Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology  https://www.rose-hulman.edu/

  • Germany:

 ・Ostbayerische Technische Hochschule (OTH) Regensburg  https://rcer.de/en.html

 ・University of Applied Sciences Düsseldorf  https://hs-duesseldorf.de/en

 ・Karlsruhe University of Applied Sciences https://www.h-ka.de/en/

Purpose of program: Credit recognition, research, and internship

Duration: From 3 months up to one year

Expenses Eligible for Support by the University

  • Part of the international air ticket 
  • A part of accommodation expenses (dormitory and apartment fees) (up to 90 days)

The expenses described above will be supported within the budget limitations.

JASSO scholarship will be available for 1 year if you are eligible for the requirements.

For more information, please ask the International Affairs section, Student Affairs Division (SAD)

Qualifications: Students who are formally enrolled in the University of Aizu. However, the following are excluded.

  • The fourth-year undergraduates who won't enroll in the UoA Graduate School.
  • The second-and-third-year master students who won't enroll in the UoA Doctoral Program.

Note:

Students can be supported for a Medium-Term Overseas Study Program provided by the UoA only ONCE during both undergraduate and graduate school.

Students who participate in the Short-Term Overseas Study Program are eligible to apply for this Medium-Term Program to enhance opportunities

International students are also accepted but without support from UoA.

How to Apply:

Please check " The University of Aizu Medium-Term Overseas Study Programs for AY2024 Application Guidelines" in advance. Application Guidelines.pdf

Please submit the following application forms to the International Affairs Section of the Student Affairs Division by the application deadline.

1Application Form-1  2Application Form-2  3Letter of Recommendation from the Academic Supervisor

Application Form-1 and 2 must be written in English. Letter of Recommendation from the Graduation Thesis Supervisor must be enclosed in a sealed envelope.

Please download the application forms here:

Application Form-1, Form-2, Letter of Recommendation.xlsx

◆Contact to:

Please feel free to ask any questions or consult with us about applying to or studying abroad program.

International Affairs Section, Student Affairs Division, The University of Aizu

Office hours: 8:30~17:00

E-mail: i-sad@u-aizu.ac.jp

Contact person: Takeda

UoA Short-Term Overseas Study-Abroad Program for AY 2023 [Finished]

The University of Aizu offers many students the opportunity to study abroad. This is to cultivate individuals with a global perspective who can contribute to the community through their overseas experiences. In the 2023 academic year, we will be launching a short-term overseas study abroad program as described below. Students who are interested are encouraged to apply. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us.

Host institution

Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology USA

http://www.rose-hulman.edu/

Waikato College (New Zealand)

http://www.waikato.ac.nz/

Program Overview

Auditing Classes

Dormitory

Language / Culture / Staying Overseas experiences

Intensive Language Courses

Homestay

Language / Culture / Staying Overseas experiences

Scheduled Duration

Sunday, March 3rd, 2024 -

Sunday, March 24th, 2024

Saturday, March 2nd, 2024 - Sunday, March 24, 2024

The number of student delegates (scholarship recipient)

Approximately 10 student delegates

Approximately 10 student delegates

Qualifications

1st to 3rd-year Japanese undergraduate students

1st to 3rd-year undergraduate students *International students (with private finance) are eligible to apply for this program.

Expenses Eligible for Support by the University and JASSO

A part of travel expenses:

Approx.130,000 yen per person (Amount of support may vary depending on the number of applicants accepted)

・Tuition fees will be exempted.

・Scholarship (80,000 yen) will be supported by JASSO. Available only to students who meet the requirements for receiving the scholarship.

A part of travel expenses:

・55,000 yen per person (Amount of support may vary depending on the number of applicants accepted)

・Individual payments, Tuition, Homestay fees including 3 meals per day, etc. will occur around JPY 500,000~570,000.

・Scholarship (70,000 yen) will be supported by JASSO. Available only to students who meet the requirements for receiving the scholarship.

How to Apply

Please check the application guidelines and submit the application documents to the International Affairs Section, Students Affairs Division.

Deadline for submission of the application: Tuesday, 5 pm October 31, 2023

Application Guideline for Rose-Hulman Institue of Technology.docx

Application Guideline for Waikato College.docx

・ Please download the application documents from the below. If you are unable to download the documents, please contact the International Affairs Section, Students Affairs Division.

①申請書1_Application Form1.doc ②申請書2_Application Form2.xlsx ③教員推薦書 Letter of Recommendation.docx

Please also submit a copy of your TOEIC score or other English test score.

Selection Process

① Screening of applicants based on submitted documents

② Interview in English: Applicants who pass the preliminary document screening.

③Final selection results will be notified to applicants by International Affairs Section.

Contact:

International Affairs Section, Students Affairs Division

Office hours: 8:30~17:00

Tel : 0242-37-27773 ext.3315

e-mail : i-sad@u-aizu.ac.jp

Call for Students to join the "Immersive English Experience for Study-Abroad Preparation Program" in AY2023 [Finished]

This program will provide training in an environment as close as possible to an overseas environment, which will broaden the opportunity to participate in future short-term and medium-term study abroad programs, and you will develop excellent skills to be a person with an international perspective.

We are looking for participants for this program and look forward to receiving your applications.

For more information, please contact the International Affairs Section, Student Affairs Division.

1 Venue: British Hills Tenei Village, Iwase-gun, Fukushima

2 Program details:

 1) English lessons to improve presentation, discussion, and listening skills in English, as well as extracurricular activities to learn about British culture and manners.

 2) Experience English-immersed communal life in an English-speaking language environment and facilities that replicate an authentic British environment.

3. Duration: September 21 (Thu.) September 25 (Mon.), 2023 5days and 4nights

4. Applicants Accepted (Tentative): 12 students

5. Target students: 1st year, 2nd year and 3rd year, undergraduate students*

  *A few fulltime international students will be accepted

6. Expenses Eligible for Support by the University :

  1)A part of the accommodation expense and lesson fee for 5days and 4nights, including breakfast and dinner

  2)Bus transportation expense: The University of Aizu British Hills The University of Aizu

  ※Individual contribution: 35,500 yen (tentative): Part of the lesson fee, lunch, insurance, etc. (Souvenirs, etc. are not included.)

  ※If you would like to know about the expenses eligible for support, please contact International Affairs Section.

7. How to Apply:

You must read the "Immersive English Experience for Study-Abroad Preparation Program in AY2023" Application Guideline.Application Guideline.pdf

Submit the application form and future plan written in English or Japanese to the International Affairs Section, Student Affairs Division. Don't forget to attach a copy of your TOEIC score or other standardized English test score.

Application Period: Jun 15 (Thu.)-July 7 (Fri.), 2023, 17:00

Application sheets: please come to International Affairs Section to get them, or download them from here.

①申請書1_Application Form1.doc ②申請書2_Application Form2.xlsx

③TOEIC score or other standardized English test score (Don't forget to attach a copy)

④Self-promotional video in English*

*For more information on how to create and evaluate the video, please see the "How to Create a self-introduction Video.pdf".

8. Selection: Decided by the screening of documents and submitted videos

Selection date: late July

9. Contact: International Affairs Section, Student Affairs Division in the Center for Globalization.

The University of Aizu,

Office: Room#123, 1st floor of the Research Quadrangles

Office hours: 9:00 a.m.-5:15 p.m.

E-mail: i-sad@u-aizu.ac.jp Tel : 0242-37-2701

Call for application of the University of Aizu Mid-term Overseas Study Programs for AY 2023 [Finished]

Mid-term study abroad programs are designed for mid-to-long-term study abroad at partner universities in the U.S., Germany, and other countries for the purpose of earning credits, research, and internships. The program offers a high degree of freedom, as students can plan their own courses and research, but they are required to have a clear purpose for studying abroad.

The university will support a partial for airfare and accommodation expenses. You can also receive scholarships from the Japan Student Services Organization (JASSO) if you meet the requirements. If you want to know more about the world and have an international perspective, please feel free to contact us.

Application deadline: April 26th (Wed.), 2023, by17:00

The number of student delegates (tentative): 4 or 5 students

University of dispatch

 <USA>

Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology  https://www.rose-hulman.edu/

Mercer University  https://mercer.terradotta.com/

 <Germany>

Ostbayerische Technische Hochschule (OTH) Regensburg  https://rcer.de/en.html

University of Applied Sciences Düsseldorf  https://hs-duesseldorf.de/en

Karlsruhe University of Applied Sciences https://www.h-ka.de/en/

Purpose of program: Credit recognitions, research and internship

Duration: Approximately from 3 months to 12 months

Expenses Eligible for Support by the University

  • Part of the international air ticket and the expense for a round trip in domestic 
  • A part of accommodation expenses (dormitory and apartment fees) (up to 90 days)

The expenses described above will be supported within the budget limitations.

JASSO scholarship will be available for 1 year if you are eligible to the requirements.

For more information, please ask Office for Strategy of International Programs (OSIP) office.

Qualifications: Students who are formally enrolled in the University of Aizu's Undergraduate School, Master's, or Doctoral programs as of AY 2022. However, the following are excluded.

  • The fourth-year undergraduates won't enroll in the UoA Graduate School.
  • Second-and-third-year master's students won't enroll in the UoA Doctoral Program.

Note:

Students can be supported for Mid-term overseas study program provided by the UoA only ONCE during both undergraduate and graduate school.

Students who participate in the Short-term Overseas Study Program are eligible to apply for this mid-term program in order to enhance opportunities

International students are also accepted, but without support from the university or from JASSO.

◆ How to Apply:

  1Application Form-1  2Application Form-2  3Letter of Recommendation from the Academic Supervisor

Please feel free to ask any questions or consult with us about applying or studying abroad program.

OSIP, Center for Globalization, The University of Aizu

Office: Room#123, 1st floor of the Research Quadrangles

Office hours: 9:00a.m.-5:15p.m.

E-mail: osip@u-aizu.ac.jp

Contact person: Takeda

Call for Students to join the "Immersive English Experience for Study-Abroad Preparation Program in Winter" in AY2022[Finished]

.This program will provide training in an environment as close as possible to an overseas environment, which will broaden the opportunity to participate in the future short-term and medium-term study abroad programs, and you will develop excellent skills to be a person with an international perspective. This time, a special additional event will be held in winter.

We are looking for participants for this program and look forward to receiving your applications.

For more information, please contact OSIP(Office for Strategy of International Program), in the Center for Globalization.

1. Venue: British Hills (Tenei Village, Iwase-gun, Fukushima)

2. Program details:

1) English lessons to improve presentation, discussion and listening skills in English, as well as extracurricular activities to learn about British culture and manners.

2) Experience English-immersed communal life in an English-speaking language environment and facilities that replicate an authentic British environment.

3. Duration: February 20 (Mon.) -February 24 (Fri.), 2023 5₋days 4₋nights

4. Applicants Accepted (Tentative): 10 students

5. Target students: 1st year, 2nd year and 3rd year, undergraduate students 

6. Expenses Eligible for Support by the University :

1) Accommodation expense and a part of the lesson fee for 5₋days 4₋nights, including breakfast and dinner

2) Bus transportation expense: The University of Aizu →British Hills → The University of Aizu

◆The university will support approx. 90,000 yen per person out of the total program cost of approx. 120,000 yen per person.

◆Individuals are responsible for their own expenses (including lunch for 5 days): 30,000 yen/person. 

※The expenses of souvenirs, and other items not described above will be covered by the participants.

7. How to Apply:

・You must read the "Immersive English Experience for Study-Abroad Preparation Program in Winter" Application Guideline. Application Guideline.pdf

・Submit the application form and future plan written in English or Japanese to the Office for Strategy of International Programs (OSIP) . Don't forget to attach a copy of your TOEIC score or other standardized English test score.

 Application Period: December 7 (Wed.)-December 26 (Mon.), 2022, 17:00

◆Application sheets:

Please come to OSIP office to get them, or download from here.

①Application Form1.doc ②Application Form2.xlsx ③TOEIC score or other standardized English test score (Don't forget to attach a copy)

④Self-promotional video in English*

*For more information on how to create and evaluate the video, please see the "How to Create a self-introduction Video".How to Create a self-introduction Video.pdf

8. Selection: Decided by screening of documents and submitted videos

Selection date: Middle of January

9. Contact to: The Office for Strategy of International Programs, Center for Globalization,

The University of Aizu,

Office: Room#123, 1st floor of the Research Quadrangles

Office hours: 9:00a.m.-5:15p.m.

E-mail: osip@u-aizu.ac.jp Tel : 0242-37-2761

Short-Term Overseas Study-Abroad Program for AY 2022[Finished]

The University of Aizu provides overseas study programs for students to study and conduct research overseas for the purpose of fostering excellent human resources capable of great regional contributions with global perspectives and to improve the University's international competitiveness. We are calling for applications for participation in these programs, as described below. Interested students are encouraged to apply.

Host institution

Rose-Hulman

Institute of Technology USA

http://www.rose-hulman.edu/

Waikato College (New Zealand)

http://www.waikato.ac.nz/

Program Overview

Auditing Classes

Dormitory

Language / Culture / Staying overseas experiences

Intensive Language Courses

Homestay

Language / Culture / Staying overseas experiences

Scheduled

Duration

Sunday, March 5,2023 -

Sunday, March 26, 2023

Saturday, March 4, 2023 - Sunday, March 26, 2023

The number of student delegates (scholarship recipient)

Approximately 10 student delegates

Approximately 10 student delegates

Qualifications

1st to 3rd-year Japanese undergraduate students who have excellent academic and research achievements.

1st to 3rd-year undergraduate students who have excellent academic and research achievements.

*International students (with a private finance) are eligible to apply for this program.

Expenses Eligible for Support by the University and JASSO

A part of travel expenses:

Approx.110,000 yen per person (Amount of support varies depending on the number of applicants accepted)

・Tuition and accommodation fee will

be exempted.

・Scholarship (80,000 yen) will be supported by JASSO. Available only to students who meet the requirements for receiving the scholarship.

*Please ask about more detail.

A part of travel expenses:

・50,000 yen per person (Amount of support varies depending on the number of applicants accepted)

・Individual payments (Tuition, Home stay fee included 3 meal per a day etc) will be occurred around JPY 300,000~400,000.

・Scholarship (70,000 yen) will be supported by JASSO. Available only to students who meet the requirements for receiving the scholarship.

*Please ask about more detail.

How to Apply

Please check the application guidelines and submit the application documents to the Office for Strategy of International Programs (OSIP).

Deadline for submission of the application: Monday, 5pm October 24, 2022

l Applycation Guide for Rose-Hulman Institue of Technology 【PDF】

l Applycation Guide for Waikato College 【PDF】

l Please download the application documents from the below. If you are unable to download the documents, please contact the International Strategy Office.

①申請書1_Application Form1.doc ②申請書2_Application Form2.xlsx ③Letter of Recommendation.docx

Please also submit the copy of your TOEIC score or other English test score.

Selection Process

① Screening of applicants based on submitted documents

② Interview in English: Applicants who pass the preliminary document screening.

③Final selection results will be notified to applicants by OSIP.

Contact:

The Office for Strategy of International Programs(OSIP), Center for Globalization, The University of Aizu

Office : Room #123, 1st floor of the Research Quadrangles

Tel : 0242-37-2761 ext.3803

e-mail : osip@u-aizu.ac.jp

Call for Students to join the "Immersive English Experience for Study-Abroad Preparation Program" in AY2022[Finished]

.This program will provide training in an environment as close as possible to an overseas environment, which will broaden the opportunity to participate in the future short-term and medium-term study abroad programs, and you will develop excellent skills to be a person with an international perspective.

We are looking for participants for this program and look forward to receiving your applications.

For more information, please contact OSIP(Office for Strategy of International Program), in the Center for Globalization.

1 Venue: British Hills (Tenei Village, Iwase-gun, Fukushima)

2 Program details:

  1. English lessons to improve presentation, discussion and listening skills in English, as well as extracurricular activities to learn about British culture and manners.
  2. Experience English-immersed communal life in an English-speaking language environment and facilities that replicate an authentic British environment.

3. Duration: September 22 (Thu.) -September 26 (Mon.), 2022 5₋days 4₋nights

4. Applicants Accepted (Tentative): 10 students

5. Target students: 1st year, 2nd year and 3rd year, undergraduate students*

*A few full‐time international students will be accepted

6. Expenses Eligible for Support by the University :

  1. Accommodation expense and lesson fee for 6₋days 5₋nights, including breakfast and dinner
  2. Bus transportation expense: The University of Aizu →British Hills → The University of Aizu

※The expenses of lunch, souvenirs, and other items not described above will be covered by the participants.

※If you would like to know about the expenses eligible for support, please contact OSIP.

7. How to Apply:

・You must read the "Immersive English Experience for Study-Abroad Preparation Program in AY2022" Application Guideline.Application Guideline.pdf

・Submit the application form and future plan written in English or Japanese to the Office for Strategy of International Programs (OSIP) . Don't forget to attach a copy of your TOEIC score or other standardized English test score.

Application Period: Jun 13 (Mon.)-July 8 (Fri.), 2022, 17:00

・Application sheets: please come to OSIP office to get them, or download from here.

①Application Form ②Future Plan ③TOEIC score or other standardized English test score (Don't forget to attach a copy)

④Self-promotional video in English*

*For more information on how to create and evaluate the video, please see the "Introduction Video Instructions".

◆Application sheets ①申請書1_Application Form1.pdf ①申請書1_Application Form1.doc ②申請書2_Application Form2.pdf ②申請書2_Application Form2.xlsx ④Introduction Video Instructions.pdf

8. Selection: Decided by screening of documents and submitted videos

Selection date: late July

9. Contact to: The Office for Strategy of International Programs, Center for Globalization,

The University of Aizu,

Office: Room#123, 1st floor of the Research Quadrangles

Office hours: 9:00a.m.-5:15p.m.

E-mail: osip@u-aizu.ac.jp Tel : 0242-37-2761

Call for application of the Summer 2022 Short-Term Online Study Programs hosted by Dalian Neusoft University of Information, China (Deadline: July 15th)[Finished]

The Summer Short-Term Study Abroad Program hosted by Dalian Neusoft University of Information, which used to be held every summer, was cancelled this year as well as last year due to COVID-19, but we will offer the Summer 2022 Short-Term Online Study Program.

In addition to the 2-week and 3-week language programs, "Start Up China: Online Summer Program 20" will be held in English.

◆Programs◆

  1. 2022 Summer Short-Term Online Program (2 weeks) ・Language: Japanese

  Duration: Monday, August 29 - Friday, September 9, 2022

  1. 2022 Summer Short-term Online e Program (3 weeks) ・Language: Japanese

  Duration: Monday, August 22 - Friday, September 9, 2022

  1. Start Up China: Online Summer Program 2022 (7days) ・Language: English

  Duration: Monday, September 5 - Tuesday, September 13, 2022

Programs 1. and 2. are about Chinese language and culture, while "Start Up China" is about "Computer Software and Big Data" and "Information and Business Management", etc.

1 Eligibility

 ・Students who are enrolled in this university (regardless of Chinese language ability)

 ・Students who can respond promptly to the University.

2 Application deadline: July 15 (Friday), 2022, 13:00

3 For more information on the program schedule, fees, software used and how to apply, please click here.

1) Summer 2022 Short-term Online Language Study Abroad Program (2 weeks).pdf

Application − Summer 2022 Short-term Online Language Study Abroad Program (2 weeks).xlsx

2) Summer 2022 Short-term Online Language Study Abroad Program (3 weeks).pdf

  Application − Summer 2022 Short-term Online Language Study Abroad Program (3 weeks).xlsx

3) Start Up China: Online Summer Program 2022 (7days).pdf

  Application‐2022 Start up China Online Program.xlsx

◆Please pay the program participation fee by yourself.

Please note that the bank charges and procedures may vary depending on the bank. In addition, since the participation is online, participants will be responsible for their own online communication costs.

◆Please feel free to contact us for more information about the program.

・Office for Strategy of International Program, Center for Globalization [Room #123]

e-mail: osip@u-aizu.ac.jp Contact: Takeda

Or, please send an e-mail directly to the person in charge of the "Dalian Neusoft Institute of Information International Education Japan Headquarters". Inquiries can be made in either English or Japanese.

Contact: Mr. Jinbo Liu

Email: liujinbo@neusoft.edu.cn

Call for application of the University of Aizu Mid-term Overseas Study Programs for AY 2022[Finished]

Mid-term study abroad programs are designed for mid- to long-term study abroad at partner universities in the U.S., Germany, and other countries for the purpose of earning credits, research, and internships. The program offers a high degree of freedom, as students can plan their own courses and research, but they are required to have a clear purpose for studying abroad.

The university will support a partial for airfare and accommodation expenses. You can also receive scholarships from the Japan Student Services Organization (JASSO) if you meet the requirements. If you want to know more about the world and have an international perspective, please feel free to contact us.

Application deadline: April 22nd (Fri.), 2022, by17:00

The number of student delegates (tentative): Approx. 4 students

University of dispatch

  • USA:

Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology  https://www.rose-hulman.edu/

Mercer University  https://mercer.terradotta.com/

  • Germany:

Ostbayerische Technische Hochschule (OTH) Regensburg  https://rcer.de/en.html

University of Applied Sciences Düsseldorf  https://hs-duesseldorf.de/en

Karlsruhe University of Applied Sciences https://www.h-ka.de/en/

Purpose of program: Credit recognitions, research and internship

Duration: Approximately from 3 months to 12 months

Expenses Eligible for Support by the University

  • Part of the international air ticket and the expense for a round trip in domestic 
  • Accommodation expenses (up to 90 days)

 ※ The expenses described above will be supported within the budget limitations.

 ※ JASSO scholarship will be available for 1 year if you are eligible to the requirements.

 ※ For more information, please ask Office for Strategy of International Programs (OSIP) office.

Qualifications: Students who are formally enrolled in the University of Aizu's Undergraduate School, Master's, or Doctoral programs as of AY 2022. However, the following are excluded.

  • The fourth-year undergraduates who won't enroll in the UoA Graduate School.
  • The second-and-third-year master students who won't enroll in the UoA Doctoral Program.

Note:

Students can be supported for Mid-term overseas study program provided by the UoA only ONCE during both undergraduate and graduate school.

Students who participate in the Short-term Overseas Study Program are eligible to apply for this mid-term program in order to enhance opportunities

International students are also accepted, but without support from the university or from JASSO.

How to Apply:

   1Application Form-1  2Application Form-2  3Letter of Recommendation from the Academic Supervisor

  • Application Form-1 and Application Form-2 should be written in English and submit them to OSIP with a sealed Letter of Recommendation from your academic supervisor.
  • Application sheets: web_application.xlsx (Right-click and copy the link for downloading.)

◆ Contact to: Please feel free to ask any questions or consult with us about applying or studying abroad program.

OSIP, Center for Globalization, The University of Aizu

Office: Room#123, 1st floor of the Research Quadrangles

Office hours: 9:00a.m.-5:15p.m.

E-mail: osip@u-aizu.ac.jp

Contact person: Takeda

Call for application of the Spring 2022 Short-Term Online Language Study Program hosted by Dalian Neusoft University of Information, China[Finished]

Have you made your plans for spring break yet? If you are interested in Chinese language and culture, why don't you join the "Spring Short-Term Online Language Study Program" organized by Dalian Neusoft Institute of Information during your spring break?

You don't have to arrange flights and travel insurance. If you have a computer and an internet connection, you can learn Chinese language, feel the interesting Chinese culture, and meet Chinese university students online.

You can choose from four categories: Chinese culture, Chinese language, Internet broadcast and interaction with local students. It is possible to take only one lesson in this program or combine some lessons together. For more information on this program, please visit our OSIP website or contact us.

◆Duration:

February 28th (Monday) - March 18th (Friday), 2022 (Except Saturday and Sunday)

◆Eligibility

 ・Students who are enrolled in this university (regardless of Chinese language ability)

 ・Students who can respond promptly to the University.

◆Application deadline: February 17th (Thursday), 2022, 17:00

◆Program Fees (You can choose any lessons from the timetable.

・Chinese culture: 100 yuan (1,800 yen)/one lesson. Max. 6 lessons = 600 yuan (approx.10,800 yen)

・Chinese Language:80 yuan (approx. 1,430 yen)/one lesson. Max. 29 lessons = 2,320 yuan (approx.41,500 yen)

・Internet broadcast:80 yuan (approx. 1,430 yen)/one lesson. Max. 2 lessons = 160 yuan (approx.2,860 yen)

・Exchange meeting: 50 yuan (890 yen)/one lesson. Max. 7 lessons = 350 yuan (approx.6,250 yen)

*1 yuan = about 18yen

◆Software used: ZHUMU(ZOOM China Version)

Please pay the program participation fee by yourself.

Please note that the bank charges and procedures may vary depending on the bank. In addition, since the participation is online, participants will be responsible for their own online communication costs.

For more information about this program and application, please visit the OSIP website.

◆Spring 2022 Short-Term Online Language Study Program hosted by Dalian Neusoft University of Informationpdf

Application sheet

Please feel free to contact us for more information on the program and to apply.

OSIP office: osip@u-aizu.ac.jp

Attn: Ms. Takeda

Call for Students to join the "Immersive English Experience for Study-Abroad Preparation Winter Program" in AY2021[Finished]

.This program will provide training in an environment as close as possible to an overseas environment, which will broaden the opportunity to participate in the future short-term and medium-term study abroad programs, and you will develop excellent skills to be a person with an international perspective.

We are looking for participants for this program and look forward to receiving your applications.

For more information, please contact OSIP(Office for Strategy of International Program), in the Center for Globalization.

1 Venue: British Hills Tenei Village, Iwase-gun, Fukushima

2 Program details:

(1) English lessons to improve presentation, discussion and listening skills in English, as well as extracurricular activities to learn about British culture and manners.

(2) Experience English-immersed communal life in an English-speaking language environment and facilities that replicate an authentic British environment.

3. Duration: February 14th (Mon.) February 19(Sat.), 2022 6days 5nights

4. Applicants Accepted (Tentative): 26 students

5. Target students: 1st year, 2nd year and 3rd year, undergraduate students*

*A few fulltime international students will be accepted

6. Expenses Eligible for Support by the University :

(1) Accommodation expense and lesson fee for 6days 5nights, including breakfast and dinner

(2)Bus transportation expense: The University of Aizu British Hills The University of Aizu

The expenses of lunch, souvenirs, and other items not described above will be covered by the participants.

If you would like to know about the expenses eligible for support, please contact OSIP.

7. How to Apply:

You must read the "Immersive English Experience for Study-Abroad Preparation Winter Program in AY2021" Application Guideline. Application Guideline

Submit the application form and future plan written in English or Japanese to the Office for Strategy of International Programs (OSIP) . Don't forget to attach a copy of your TOEIC score or other standardized English test score.

Application Period: October 20th-November 19th, 2021, 17:00

Application sheets: please come to OSIP office to get them, or download from here.

①Application Form.doc ②_Future Plan.xlsx ③TOEIC score or other standardized English test score (Don't forget to attach a copy)

8. Selection:

(1) First screening (Document screening) To be implemented in late November

(2) Second screening (Interview in English)for applicants who have passed the first screening. To be implemented in mid-December.

9. Contact to:

The Office for Strategy of International Programs, Center for Globalization, The University of Aizu,

Office: Room#123, 1st floor of the Research Quadrangles

Office hours: 9:00a.m.-5:15p.m.

E-mail: osip@u-aizu.ac.jp Tel : 0242-37-2761

Call for the fall semester online class participation of OTH Regensburg, Germany![Finished]

We are calling for participants for the fall semester online classes at Ostbayerische Technische Hochschule Regensburg (OTH Regensburg), located in Regensburg, southern Germany. With the spread of COVID-19, our study abroad programs have been cancelled, so it would be a good opportunity to improve your communication skills by taking overseas classes online before actually studying abroad.

Five of our students participated in last fall semester online class, and other 5 students participated in spring semester online class that was held from Feb. to July. They said, "I studied with local students and have been inspired by their high motivation," and "I enjoyed learning a lot in class. If you are planning to study abroad, especially mid-term study abroad, this is a highly recommended opportunity.

Why don't you make the most of this limited opportunity and participate in online classes for studying abroad in the near future?

The OTH Regensburg offers 50 practical undergraduate and graduate programs in engineering, business, design, architecture, health and sociology, providing high-quality education and research. Energy & Mobility, Information & Communication, Bioscience & Ethics, Production & Systems, and Architecture & Infrastructure are some of the areas where you can learn unique things.

Online Courses:

Friday, October 1, 2021 - January 23, 2022 (February is the exam period.)

◆Approximately 5 participants

◆Application Due Date: Thursday, August 17, 2021 17: 00

◆Available online classes

◇ For undergraduate students

1.Android Programming with Kotlin (Bachelor, 5 ECTS)

2.Applied Data Science with Python (Bachelor, 5 ECTS)

3.E-Government and Smart Cities (Bachelor, 5 ECTS)

4.Fundamentals of Business Administration 1 (Bachelor, 5 ECTS)

5.Fundamentals of Business Administration 2 (Bachelor, 5 ECTS)

6.Fundamentals of Project Management (Bachelor, 3 ECTS)

7.Fundamentals of Strategic Management (Bachelor, 5 ECTS)

8.High Performance Computing (Bachelor, 5 ECTS)

◇For Master's students

1.IT-Controlling (Master, 5 ECTS)

2.Secure Programming (Master, 5 ECTS)

Please see here for more information on the above courses and university.

https://www.oth-regensburg.de/en/faculties/computer-science-and-mathematics/courses/computer-science-programme-in-english.html

◆Notes

  1. The 1st semester consists of maximum 100 ~ 150 total class hours. Each class is 3 hours/week for 14 weeks.
  2. Course details are not yet determined, but asynchronous attendance is possible at different times of the day.
  3. Depending on the course, there may be a final exam.
  4. Students will receive credit for taking the course at OTH, but will not receive credit at UoA.

◆Submit to: Global Strategy Office, Global Strategy Headquarters [Research Building 127]

◆When submitting the application, please send the following via email. (The application form is free.)

(1) Student ID number

(2) Name

(3) Reasons for application (free description): more than 250 words

(4) Subjects you wish to take (One subject is acceptable.)

(5) Results of the last English examination (Example: TOEIC 750)

Please see here about OTH Regnesburg.

https://www.oth-regensburg.de/

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us.

Office for Strategy of International Programs, Center for Globalization [Research Building 123]

osip-global@u-aizu.ac.jp

Contact: Yuko Takeda

Call for application of the Summer 2021 Short-Term Online Language Study Program hosted by Dalian Neusoft University of Information, China[Finished]

The Summer Short-Term Study Abroad Program hosted by Dalian Neusoft University of Information, which used to be held every summer, was cancelled this year as well as last year due to COVID-19, but we will offer the Summer 2021 Short-Term Online Language Study Program.

You cannot actually visit Dalian, however, you don't have to arrange flights, travel insurance, or get a visa. If you have a computer and an internet connection, you can learn Chinese language, feel the interesting Chinese culture, and meet Chinese university students online.

If you are interested in Chinese language and culture, or if you have not yet made plans for your summer vacation, why not join this program?

You can choose from three categories: Chinese language, Chinese culture, and interaction with local students. It is possible to take only one lesson in this program or combine some lessons together. For more information on this program, please visit our OSIP website or contact us.

◆Duration: Please choose one of the following dates.

(1) August 30th (Monday) - September 10th (Friday), 2021 (Except Saturday and Sunday)

(2) September 13th (Monday) - September 24th (Friday),2021 (Except Saturday and Sunday)

◆Eligibility

 ・Students who are enrolled in this university (regardless of Chinese language ability)

 ・Students who can respond promptly to the University.

◆Application deadline: August 5th (Thursday), 2021, 17:00

◆Program Fees

・Chinese Language:80 yuan (approx. 1,360 yen)/one lesson. You can choose any lessons from the timetable. Max. 13 lessons = 1,040 yuan (approx.17,680 yen)

・Chinese culture: 100 yuan (1,700 yen)/one lesson. You can choose any lessons from the timetable. Max. 6 lessons = 600 yuan (approx.10,200 yen)

・Exchange meeting & internet broadcast: 40 yuan (680yen)/one lesson. You can choose any lessons from the time table, Max. 10 frames = 400 yuan (approx.6,800 yen)

*1 yuan = about 17 yen

◆Software used: ZHUMU(ZOOM China Version)

Please pay the program participation fee by yourself.

Please note that the bank charges and procedures may vary depending on the bank. In addition, since the participation is online, participants will be responsible for their own online communication costs.

For more information about this program and an application form, please see here. Please accept the information is only Japanese.

About this program

Application form

Please feel free to contact us for more information on the program and to apply.

OSIP office: osip@u-aizu.ac.jp

Attn: Ms. Takeda

Call for Students to join the "Immersive English Experience for Study-Abroad Preparation-Summer Program" in AY2021 [Finished]

This program will provide training in an environment as close as possible to an overseas environment, which will broaden the opportunity to participate in the future short-term and medium-term study abroad programs, and you will develop excellent skills to be a person with an international perspective.

We are looking for participants for this program and look forward to receiving your applications.

For more information, please contact OSIP(Office for Strategy of International Program), in the Center for Globalization.

1 Venue: British Hills Tenei Village, Iwase-gun, Fukushima

2 Program details:

(1) English lessons to improve presentation, discussion and listening skills in English, as well as extracurricular activities to learn about British culture and manners.

(2) Experience English-immersed communal life in an English-speaking language environment and facilities that replicate an authentic British environment.

3. Duration: September 25th (Sat.) September 28(Tue.), 2021 4days 3nights

4. Applicants Accepted (Tentative): 10 students

5. Target students: 1st year, 2nd year and 3rd year, undergraduate students*

            *A few fulltime international students will be accepted

6. Expenses Eligible for Support by the University :

(1) Accommodation expense and lesson fee for 4days 3nights, including breakfast and dinner

(2)Bus transportation expense: The University of Aizu British Hills The University of Aizu

   ※The expenses of lunch, souvenirs, and other items not described above will be covered by the participants.

   ※If you would like to know about the expenses eligible for support, please contact OSIP.

7.How to Apply:

You must read the"Immersive English Experience for Study-Abroad PreparationSummer Program in AY2021"Application Guideline. Application Guideline

Submit the application form and future plan written in English or Japanese to the Office for Strategy of International Programs (OSIP) . Don't forget to attach a copy of your TOEIC score or other standardized English test score.

Application Period: June 15th-July 2nd 2021, 17:00

Application sheets: please come to OSIP office to get them, or download from here.

①Application Form ②Future Plan ③TOEIC score or other standardized English test score (Don't forget to attach a copy)

8.Selection: (1) First screening (Document screening)

       (2) Second screening (Interview in English)for applicants who have passed the first screening

9.Contact to: The Office for Strategy of International Programs, Center for Globalization,

The University of Aizu,

Office: Room#123, 1st floor of the Research Quadrangles

Office hours: 9:00a.m.-5:15p.m.

E-mail: osip@u-aizu.ac.jp Tel : 0242-37-2761

Call for application of the Summer 2020 Short-Term Online Study Program hosted by Dalian Neusoft University of Information [Finished]

*This program is only for Japanese students, so it is just for your information for international students.

The Dalian Neusoft University of Information is offering the Summer 2020 Short-Term Online Study Program, which is an alternative program of regular summer program due to COVID-19. You can not actually visit Dalian, however, you don't have to arrange flights, travel insurance, or get a visa. If you have a computer and an internet connection, you can learn Chinese language, feel the interesting Chinese culture, and meet Chinese university students online.

You can choose from three categories: Chinese language, Chinese culture, and interaction with local students. It is available to take only one lesson in this program or combine with some lessons. For more information on this program, please visit our OSIP website or contact us.

◆Period

August 31st (Monday) - September 11th (Friday), 2020

◆Eligibility

 ・Students who are enrolled in this university (regardless of Chinese language ability)

 ・Students who can respond promptly to the University.

◆Application deadline: August 5th (Wednesday), 2020, 3:00 p.m.

◆Program Fees

・Chinese Language:80 yuan (1,224 yen)/one lesson. You can choose any lessons from the timetable. Max. 13 lessons = 1,040 yuan (15,912 yen)

・Chinese culture: 100 yuan (1,530 yen)/one lesson. You can choose any lessons from the timetable. Max. 4 lessons = 400 yuan (6,120 yen)

・Exchange meeting: 40 yuan (612 yen)/one lesson. You can choose any lessons from the time table, Max. 9 frames = 360 yuan (5,508 yen)

*1 yuan = about 15.3 yen

Please pay the program participation fee by yourself. Please note that the bank charges and procedures may vary depending on the bank. In addition, since participation is online, participants will be responsible for their own online communication costs.

For more information about this program and application, please see here. ☞Summer 2020 Short-Term Online Study Program information.pdf

Please feel free to contact us for more information on the program and to apply.☞Summer 2020 Short-Term Online Study Program_Application form.xlsx

OSIP office: osip@u-aizu.ac.jp

Attn: Ms. Takeda

Short-term Overseas Study Programs for AY 2019 [Finished]

Deadline for submission of the application: Friday, 5pm, October 18, 2019

※The 1st application deadline: August 30, 2019

Host institution

Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology USA

http://www.rose-hulman.edu/

The University of Waikato (New Zealand)

http://www.waikato.ac.nz/

Program Overview

1. Auditing Classes

2. Dormitory

3. Language / Culture / Staying overseas experiences

1. Intensive Language Courses

2. Homestay

3. Language / Culture / Staying overseas experiences

Duration

March 8th, 2020 - March 29th, 2020

March 7th, 2020 - March 29th, 2020

The number of student delegates (scholarship recipient)

Approximately 10 student delegates

Approximately 10 student delegates

Qualifications

1st to 3rd-year undergraduate students who have excellent academic and research achievements.

For the University of Waikato program, International students (with a private finance) are eligible to apply for this program.

For further information, please see the Application Guide in "How to Apply"

Expenses Eligible for Support by the University and JASSO

1. Travel expenses

2. Overseas travel Insurance fee 

3.ESTA application fee

4. Tuition and accommodation fee will be exempted.

These fee will be covered including JASSO scholarship. If you are not eligible for JASSO scholarship, you have to pay JPY80,000 instead.

1. A part of travel expenses

2. JASSO scholarship JPY 70,000

Individual payments (Tuition, Home stay fee included 3 meal per a day etc) will be occurred around JPY 300,000~400,000.

*Please ask about more detail.

How to Apply

Fill in the application form below, and submit it to the Office for Strategy of International Programs (OSIP) with a letter of recommendation from your academic supervisor.

Deadline for submission of the application:

The 1st application deadline: August 30th, 2019

Final application deadline: Friday, 5pm October 18th, 2019

Please dwonload the application guideline and application forms.

AY2019 Application Guideline_RHIT.pdf

AY2019 Application Guideline Waikato.pdf

Application form(pdf): ★2019 Application Form Guideline.pdf.

Application.pdf ②Future Plan.pdfLetter of Recommendation.pdf

Application form(doc,xlsx):

①Application.doc ②Future Plan.xlsx ③Letter of Recommendation.docx

Selection Process

・ Screening of applicants based on submitted documents

・ Interview in English: Applicants who pass the preliminary document screening.

・ Final selection results will be notified to applicants by OSIP.

Contact:

The Office for Strategy of International Programs, The University of Aizu,

Office : Room #123, 1st floor of the Research Quadrangles

E-mail: osip-global@u-aizu.ac.jp

Tel : 0242-37-2761

Mid-term Overseas Study Programs for AY 2019 [Finished]

Deadline for submission of the application: Friday, 5pm, May 17, 2019!

Mid-term Overseas Study Programs for AY 2019

The number of student delegates

 Limited number

Host institutions

 International partner universities

Program Overview

 Credit transfer, Research, Internship

Period

 Approximately 7 weeks - 6 months (possibly to extension 1 year)

Expenses Eligible for Support by the University

 1. Travel and accommodation expenses for round trip

  - form Aizu to Narita Airport

  - from Narita Airport to destination

 2. Overseas travel insurance (For 3 months)

 3. Visa application expenses (Support a part of the expenses)

 4. Accommodation expenses (For 3 months)

  JASSO scholarship will be available for 1 year.

 * The expenses described above will be supported with in the budget limitations

 * For more information, please visit OSIP office.

Qualifications

Students who are formally enrolled in the University of Aizu's Undergraduate School,   Master's, or Doctoral programs as of AY 2018.

Application eligibility for fourth-year undergraduate students is limited to those who plan to enroll in the University of Aizu's Graduate School. For second-year students of the Master's Program, application eligibility is limited to those who plan to enroll in the University of Aizu's Doctoral Program. Third-year students of the Doctoral Program and over, are not eligible for application to the program.

*Does not include international students.

* For the details, please refer the Application Guide

Note

・Students can be supported for Mid-term overseas study program provided by The Office for Strategy of International Programs only ONCE during their enrollment including both undergraduate and graduate school at the University of Aizu.

・Students who participate in the Short-term Overseas Study Program are eligible to apply this mid-term programs in order to enhance opportunities for education and world standard research.

・Students who are not accepted for the financial support may participate in this program at their own expense.

How to Apply

You must read the "UoA Mid-term Overseas Study Program for Academic Year 2019" Application Guideline.

Submit it to the The Office for Strategy of International Programs (OSIP) with a sealed recommendation from your academic supervisor.

・Application dead line: 17th May, 2019 17:00

Application Guideline.pdf

Application sheets: Please come to OSIP office to get them, or download them here.

申請書 Application Sheets.xlsx

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The Office for Strategy of International Programs, Center for Globalization,

The University of Aizu,

Office: Room#123, 1st floor of the Research Quadrangles

Office hours: 9:00a.m.-5:15p.m.

E-mail: osip@u-aizu.ac.jp

Tel : 0242-37-2761

Short-term Overseas Study Programs for AY 2018 [Finished] 

Deadline for submission of the application: Friday, 5pm, October 19, 2018!

※The 1st application deadline: August 31, 2018

Host institution

Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology USA

http://www.rose-hulman.edu/

The University of Waikato (New Zealand)

http://www.waikato.ac.nz/

Program Overview

1. Auditing Classes

2. Dormitory

3. Language / Culture / Staying overseas experiences

1. Intensive Language Courses

2. Homestay

3. Language / Culture / Staying overseas experiences

Duration

March 3, 2019 - March 24, 2019

March 2, 2019 - March 23, 2019

The number of student delegates (scholarship recipient)

Approximately 10 student delegates

Approximately 10 student delegates

Qualifications

1st to 3rd-year undergraduate students who have excellent academic and research achievements.For further information, please see attached Applycation Guide in "How to Apply".

Expenses Eligible for Support by the University and JASSO

1. Travel expenses

2. Overseas travel Insurance fee 

3.ESTA application fee

4. Tuition and accommodation fee will be exempted.

These fee will be covered including JASSO scholarship. If you are not eligible for JASSO scholarship, you have to pay JPY80,000 instead.

1. A part of travel expenses

2. JASSO scholarship JPY 70,000

Individual payments (Tuition, Home stay fee included 3 meal per a day etc) will be occurred around JPY 300,000~400,000.

*Please ask about more detail.

How to Apply

Fill in the application form below, and submit it to the Office for Strategy of International Programs (OSIP) with a letter of recommendation from your academic supervisor.

Deadline for submission of the application:

The 1st application deadline: August 31, 2018

Final application deadline: Friday, 5pm October 19, 2018

AY2018 Application Guideline_RHIT.pdf

AY2018 Application Guideline Waikato.pdf

Application form(pdf): ★Application guideline.pdf ①Application 0830.pdf ②Future Plan.pdf 3.Letter of Recommendation.pdf

Application form(doc,xlsx): ①Application form.doc ②Future Plan.xlsx Letter of Recommendation.docx

Application Form and Schedule Planning Sheet will be handed over in person at OSIP office.

Selection Process

・ Screening of applicants based on submitted documents

・ Interview in English: Applicants who pass the preliminary document screening.

・ Final selection results will be notified to applicants by OSIP.

Contact:

The Office for Strategy of International Programs, The University of Aizu,

Office : Room #123, 1st floor of the Research Quadrangles

E-mail: osip-global@u-aizu.ac.jp

Tel : 0242-37-2761

Mid-term Overseas Study Programs for AY 2018 [Finished]

Mid-term Overseas Study Programs for AY 2018

The number of student delegates

Limited number

Host institutions

International partner universities

Program Overview

Credit transfer, Research, Internship

Period

Approximately 7 weeks - 3 months (possibly to extension 1 year)

Expenses Eligible for Support by the University

1. Travel and accommodation expenses for round trip

- form Aizu to Narita Airport

- from Narita Airport to destination

2. Overseas travel insurance (For 3 months)

3. Visa application expenses (Support a part of the expenses)

4. Accommodation expenses (For 3 months)

  JASSO scholarship will be available for 1 year.

* The expenses described above will be supported with in the budget limitations

* For more information, please visit OSIP office.

Qualifications

Students who are formally enrolled in the University of Aizu's Undergraduate School, Master's, or Doctoral programs as of AY 2018.

Application eligibility for fourth-year undergraduate students is limited to those who plan to enroll in the University of Aizu's Graduate School. For second-year students of the Master's Program, application eligibility is limited to those who plan to enroll in the University of Aizu's Doctoral Program. Third-year students of the Doctoral Program and over, are not eligible for application to the program.

*Does not include international students

Note

・Students can be supported for Mid-term overseas study program provided by The Office for Strategy of International Programs only ONCE during their enrollment including both undergraduate and graduate school at the University of Aizu.

・Students who participate in the Short-term Overseas Study Program are eligible to apply this mid-term programs in order to enhance opportunities for education and world standard research.

・Students who are not accepted for the financial support may participate in this program at their own expense.

How to Apply

You must read the "UoA Mid-term Overseas Study Program for Academic Year 2018" Application Guideline.

Submit it to the The Office for Strategy of International Programs (OSIP) with a sealed recommendation from your academic supervisor.

・Application dead line: 18th May, 2018 17:00

AY2018_Application Guideline_English.pdf

The Office for Strategy of International Programs, Center for Globalization,

The University of Aizu,

Office: Room#123, 1st floor of the Research Quadrangles

Office hours: 9:00a.m.-5:15p.m.

E-mail: osip-global@u-aizu.ac.jp

Tel : 0242-37-2761