Since being selected for the "Top Global University Project" (Global Traction Type / Type B) by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) in FY2014, the University of Aizu has implemented various globalization initiatives over a 10-year period until FY2023 (March 2024).
The efforts, achievements, and the status of continuing initiatives to improve international sustainability after the conclusion of this project were compiled into a post-project evaluation conducted during FY2024, and the final report was submitted.
As a result of the review by the Program Committee, the University received an "A" grade on a 5-point scale (S to D) from MEXT on March 21, 2025.
This website is maintained and available as an archive.

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Oversea Internship Programs

[Currently Ongoing] Da Nang Short-Term Internship Program

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This is a program in which participants take a one-week course on English ICT Business at FPT University in Vietnam, one of our partner universities, engage in exchanges with local students, and participate in a four-week internship offered by local ICT companies.
For participating students, this internship provides opportunities to enhance practical development skills and improve international communication abilities essential for business.
Place FPT University and local ICT companies in Da Nang, Vietnam
Time and Duration Summer / 5 weeks
Application Qualification

Undergraduate students (1st to 4th year) and Master's students (1st and 2nd year).
*Students scheduled to graduate in September are not eligible.

*Only those with Japanese nationality are eligible.
Financial Support Support provided by both the company and the university

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[Currently Ongoing] Da Nang Medium-Term Internship Program

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This is a program in which participants take a one-week English ICT Business course at FPT University in Vietnam, engage in exchange activities with FPT students, and participate in a 14-week internship at local ICT companies.

This internship allows participants to engage in on-site activities over an extended period, enabling them to acquire the necessary business knowledge and practical skills in project planning and promotion within an organization.

Place

FPT University and local ICT companies in Da Nang, Vietnam
Time and Duration Summer or winter / 15 weeks
Application Qualification

Undergraduate students (1st to 4th year) and Master's students (1st and 2nd year).
*For summer departures, students scheduled to graduate in September are not eligible; for winter departures, students scheduled to graduate in March are not eligible.

*Only those with Japanese nationality are eligible.
Financial Support Support provided by the university

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[Currently Ongoing] Dalian Short-Term Internship Program (DNA Program)

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Students can learn international ICT business, market research, and practice at a local company in Dalian, China. This is a comprehensive internship program that allows you to experience Chinese culture by interacting with local students.

Place Dalian, China
(The Dalian Neusoft University of Information, ALPS ALPINE Dalian R&D Center)
Time and Duration Spring (2 weeks)
Application Qualification Undergraduates and 1st-year Master's students
Financial Support Supported by the university or JASSO
To apply, click HERE

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[Temporarily Suspended] Silicon Valley Short-Term Internship Program (Course A)

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Participants can experience manufacturing while exchanging ideas with the local engineers in Silicon Valley, U.S., where cutting-edge technical skills are developed. They also visit some global companies in Silicon Valley.

Place Silicon Valley, California, USA
Time and Duration Summer (2 weeks)
Application Qualification Undergraduates and Masters
Financial Support Supported by the university
To apply, click HERE

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[Temporarily Suspended] Silicon Valley Short-Term Internship Program (Course B)

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This is a R&D internship at a start-up company in Silicon Valley. Students can participate in the company's projects and work on state-of-the-art topics.

Place Silicon Valley, California, USA
Time and Duration Summer (7 weeks)
Application Qualification Undergraduates, Masters, and Doctoral students
Financial Support Supported by the university
To apply, click HERE

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Dalian Business Development Project (SOVO Project)

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Students can practice at the SOVO (Students Office & Venture Office) which is a large innovation and start-up building in the Dalian Neusoft University of Information. You can learn international ICT business and market research in China as the common curriculum with the DNA program. Further, you will do basic AI-based IoT development in this project, so students who want to learn a skill are especially recommended.
*This program is supported by Aizu General Holdings.

Place Dalian, China
(SOVO in the Dalian Neusoft University of Information)
Time and Duration Spring (3 and a half weeks)
Application Qualification 1st ~ 3rd-year undergraduates and 1st-year Master students
Financial Support Supported by Aizu General Holdings and the university
To apply, click HERE

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Contact

University Business Innovation Center, The University of Aizu
E-mail：ubic-isep@u-aizu.ac.jp