The University                         

The University of Tsukuba is situated 40 miles northeast of Tokyo. It has divisions of humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, engineering, medicine, art and physical education, which are further divided into sixteen different departments.

The Program

This program is an Academic Year program, running from late August to late June. Students may enroll in Japanese language courses, held at the International Student Center, and special courses taught in English exclusively for visiting students. These serve as introductions to Japanese government and politics, economy and finance, society and culture. Over 20 specialized courses are taught in English for all students; all other courses are taught in Japanese in the sixteen different departments.

Program Dates

• Year - Late August to Late June

JASSO Scholarship

Applicants to the SUNY-Oswego/University of Tsukuba exchange program apply for the JASSO Scholarship through the Japanese government. This scholarship offers students a monthly stipend for housing and other living expenses, free international airfare and a one time "settling in" allowance. Applications for the JASSO Scholarship are provided by the Oswego OIEP after you have been officially accepted into the Tsukuba program.

Housing and Meals                                         

Students live in University of Tsukuba residence halls. They can eat in student cafeterias or student restaurants near campus, or they can cook their own meals in the residence halls. The residence halls have a stove and sink on each floor, and every complex has a market where students can buy groceries. It is expected that students who accept a JASSO scholarship will live in the residence halls.