Application Procedure
Application Method
Step 1. Application guidelines and application forms will be sent to the partner school via email.
Step 2. The person in charge at the sending university should submit the Nomination Sheet by email by the specified deadline.
E-MAIL: global[@]u-nagano.ac.jp *Please replace [@] with the @ symbol.
Step 3. Once the student candidates for the exchange program have been selected, share the Application Form link and application documents with them. The link will be sent to the partner university via email along with the application documents. Please upload the required documents and complete the application by the deadline.
Step 2. The person in charge at the sending university should submit the Nomination Sheet by email by the specified deadline.
E-MAIL: global[@]u-nagano.ac.jp *Please replace [@] with the @ symbol.
Step 3. Once the student candidates for the exchange program have been selected, share the Application Form link and application documents with them. The link will be sent to the partner university via email along with the application documents. Please upload the required documents and complete the application by the deadline.
List of Application Documents
• You can find the required documents for application at the following link.
Selection Method
Selection will be based on a review of submitted documents.
In Japan's immigration administration, verifying Japanese language proficiency is considered crucial when applying for a residence status for the purpose of studying abroad. Therefore, for applicants who do not possess a Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) N2 or higher qualification, our university plans to conduct online interviews or additional tests to verify their Japanese language ability.
In Japan's immigration administration, verifying Japanese language proficiency is considered crucial when applying for a residence status for the purpose of studying abroad. Therefore, for applicants who do not possess a Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) N2 or higher qualification, our university plans to conduct online interviews or additional tests to verify their Japanese language ability.
Application deadline
| Deadline for submission of Nomination Sheet | Application Form Submission Deadline | |
| Second semester of 2026 (fall semester) | Wednesday, April 1, 2026 | Wednesday, April 15, 2026 Until 17:00 Japan time |
| First Semester (Spring Semester) of Academic Year 2027 | Wednesday, September 30, 2026 | Thursday, October 15, 2026 Until 17:00 Japan time |
| *This is planned for around the same time every year. | ||
Important points to note when applying
All application documents must be prepared in either Japanese or English.
Documents written in a language other than English must be accompanied by a Japanese or English translation.
Please double-check your application for any errors or omissions before submitting it.
In particular, we have observed omissions in email addresses and addresses, as well as partial omissions in health certificates.
You will be notified of your admission decision approximately four weeks after the application deadline.
Documents written in a language other than English must be accompanied by a Japanese or English translation.
Please double-check your application for any errors or omissions before submitting it.
In particular, we have observed omissions in email addresses and addresses, as well as partial omissions in health certificates.
You will be notified of your admission decision approximately four weeks after the application deadline.
Contact
For questions regarding exchange program applications, please contact us at the address below.
The University of Nagano Global Center
E-MAIL: global[@]u-nagano.ac.jp *Please replace [@] with the @ symbol.
(Weekdays 8:30 AM - 5:15 PM)
The University of Nagano Global Center
E-MAIL: global[@]u-nagano.ac.jp *Please replace [@] with the @ symbol.
(Weekdays 8:30 AM - 5:15 PM)