Overview of the Exchange Student Program
We accept students from overseas universities that have student exchange agreements with our university for periods of two or four semesters (four to twelve months).
The accepted exchange students will take classes, live in dormitories, participate in club activities, and participate in extracurricular activities alongside regular students at our university.
The accepted exchange students will take classes, live in dormitories, participate in club activities, and participate in extracurricular activities alongside regular students at our university.
University Overview/Fact sheet
| Eligibility Requirements | Applicants must meet all of the following conditions. (1) Unless otherwise agreed, regular students enrolled in overseas universities (partner institutions) with which The University of Nagano has an exchange student agreement, who are in their second year or higher at the time of their study abroad. (2) Those who will not graduate from their university during their study abroad period (3) Those who possess the necessary Japanese language proficiency, academic ability, and English language proficiency for their studies, and who are recommended by a partner school. (4) Those who are in good physical and mental health and have no obstacles to studying abroad. (5) Persons who, upon participating in the exchange program, are willing to abide by the rules and regulations and guidance of The University of Nagano as an exchange student under the applicable Japanese laws and student exchange agreement. |
| Study abroad period and duration | Select one of the following: [For the second semester] Spring semester (1st to 2nd semester): April to early August Fall semester (3rd to 4th semester): September to early February of the following year [For the fourth term] Spring semester (1st to 4th semester): April to early February of the following year Fall semester (3rd semester to 2nd semester of the following year): September to early August of the following year *This university uses a four-term system. The first term begins in early April, the second term ends from late July to early August, the third term begins in late September, and the fourth term ends from late January to early February. For more information about the quarter system, Here Please check. |
| Language requirements | Applicants must have a proficiency level equivalent to or higher than N2 of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (organized by the Japan Association for International Education and the Japan Foundation for International Exchange). An online interview may be conducted. |
| Faculty at the study abroad destination | Faculty of Global Management Studies |
| Course level | Undergraduate only |
| Regarding course registration | At The University of Nagano, each class session is 100 minutes long. By law, exchange students must take at least 10 hours of classes per week (each class session is counted as 2 hours). Course registration must be completed within the designated period. For detailed course descriptions and syllabus searches, please refer to the page below. The University of Nagano- Syllabus - |
| About the dormitory | Exchange students will, in principle, be assigned to Zozan Dormitory, the student dormitory of The University of Nagano. Rooms are typically shared by two people, but there is a possibility that they may be assigned to a single room depending on the circumstances. Monthly dormitory fees and utilities are the responsibility of the international student (approximately 30,000 yen). Bedding must be purchased separately (approximately 10,000 yen). Further details will be provided after your admission is confirmed. About Zozan Dormitory |
Buddy System
Exchange students can receive support from a buddy student at our university.
We will support you in all aspects of your study abroad experience, including daily life, studies, culture, and environment, to ensure it is fulfilling.
[Example of buddy support]
・Support for official procedures
・Support for opening a bank account
・Support for daily life, such as how to use public transportation
• Field trips planned with your buddy
We will support you in all aspects of your study abroad experience, including daily life, studies, culture, and environment, to ensure it is fulfilling.
[Example of buddy support]
・Support for official procedures
・Support for opening a bank account
・Support for daily life, such as how to use public transportation
• Field trips planned with your buddy
activity
Scenes from the field trip
■November 2023: Karuizawa Field Trip
■May 2024: Naraijuku and Japan Ukiyo-e Museum Field Trip
■November 2024: Suwa/Okaya Field Trip
■April 2025: Hakuba Field Trip
■November 2025: Matsumoto Takabocchi Plateau Field Trip
Participating in the International Student Speech Contest
Exchange students have the opportunity to apply for the "Japanese Speech Contest for International Students" hosted by Matsumoto Higashi Rotary Club (around November every year).
■ Overview of the 2024 fiscal year
Other activities
■May 2025: First event: Cooking exchange with exchange students
■December 2025: 2nd: Cooking exchange event with host exchange students
■November 2023: Karuizawa Field Trip
■May 2024: Naraijuku and Japan Ukiyo-e Museum Field Trip
■November 2024: Suwa/Okaya Field Trip
■April 2025: Hakuba Field Trip
■November 2025: Matsumoto Takabocchi Plateau Field Trip
Participating in the International Student Speech Contest
Exchange students have the opportunity to apply for the "Japanese Speech Contest for International Students" hosted by Matsumoto Higashi Rotary Club (around November every year).
■ Overview of the 2024 fiscal year
Other activities
■May 2025: First event: Cooking exchange with exchange students
■December 2025: 2nd: Cooking exchange event with host exchange students
The Global Center will be posting information about the exchange program on its Instagram (as appropriate).
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@uon_globalcenter