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Japanese Studies Exchange Programme

The Japanese Studies Programme at HKU offers exchange opportunities during the academic year at nine  universities in Japan. Students participated in the Japanese Studies Exchange Programme have the chance to spend an entire academic year studying at a university in Japan. During this year-long exchange, participants engage in intensive Japanese language studies alongside a curated selection of courses tailored to their academic interests.

List of Exchange Institution

Hitotsubashi University
International Christian University
Kansai Gaidai University
Meiji University
Oita University

Rikkyo University — College of Intercultural Communication
Soka University
Tokyo University of Foreign Studies
Utsunomiya University

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Eligibility

  • Current Year 2 or 3 undergraduate students

  • Major in Japanese Studies or
    Minor in Japanese Language or
    Minor in Japanese Culture​​

  • CGPA 2.8 or above

  • Application details will be sent to eligible students via email by the end of November 2024​

Timeline

by the end of November

late Nov to December 20, 2024

mid January

late January to early February

mid February to May

  • Application details will be sent to eligible students via email

  • Application period

  • Interviews will be held prior to the Lunar New Year

  • Announcement of nomination results

  • Application period to host universities. Individual consultation and application
    guidelines will be available to all students who receive our nominations

  • Offer confirmations by host universities

  • Departure for Japan

May to August

late August to September

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