Academic workload
Exchange students are advised to register at least 7 courses per semester. 15 credits are equivalent to 30 ECTS.
Academic calendar
September - January, April - August
Tuition fee
No tuition fee for exchange students.
Number of student places
1 student per academic year.
Housing
Gakushuin University will assist you in finding accommodation in accordance with your request in the Application Form. Here you can find more information about housing.
Cost of living
The average monthly expenses (excluding academic fees) of an international student are shown below.
The cost of living in metropolitan areas is higher than in rural areas.National average 89,000 yen (US$ 781.00） Tokyo 100,000 yen (US$ 877.00）
Admission requirements
Student must have completed one year of university level studies, equivalent to 60 ECTS.
Note that some academic programs may have additional admission requirements and course prerequisites.
See language requirements to find more information about entry requirements.
Language requirements
Regarding Japanese language ability, successful candidates must satisfy either of the following requirements in
1. To have studied Japanese for 2 years or more before coming to Gakushuin.
2 To have passed the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) Level N4 or to have the equivalent ability
Those who satisfy A and B (in addition to the Japanese language ability, either of the following three requirements) if you wish to apply for the Faculty of International Social Sciences.
A. Be majoring in social sciences including, but not limited to, Law, Economics, Business, Sociology, and Area Studies at your home university.
B. In addition to Japanese language ability, those who be native speakers of English or, enrolled in a partner university where English is the major language of instruction or, have the proficiency equivalent to 80 on the TOEFL iBT or 6.0 on the IELTS
Students are required to get a visa/study permit to study in Japan. Here you can find information about visas and other documents needed.
Students may expect to purchase insurance for the duration of their stay. It is usually required that students who stay in Japan for more than 3 months will enter the Japanese National Health Insurance system.
Students are expected to fill out a health certificate form before arrival.
Gakushuin University
Gakushuin University is located in Mejiro, in the centre of Tokyo. Gakushuin's origins lie in the “Old Gakushuin” established in Kyoto in 1847 as an educational institution for the Imperial Court. In 1949 “Gakushuin University” was established as a purely private university. It is still one of the most prestigious universities in Japan.