1. Study at Shizuoka University, Japan
Exchange Program 2015
Study at Shizuoka University, Japan　

2. We are located in the heart of Japan !
　　　　Where we are
■　Access
By Bullet Train
〇 Shizuoka campus:
1 hour from Tokyo
〇 Hamamatsu campus:
1.5 hour from Tokyo
　 30min from Nagoya
We are located in the heart of Japan !
Campus Mascot
(Shizuppi)

3. Industry of Shizuoka Prefecture
（Source：Shizuoka Prefecture Website

4. Shizuoka University outline
National University
Top University of the Region
Research & Exchange Partner of more than 70 universities and institutes in Europe and Asia
Strong in Engineering, Science & Technology
Link with Industry and Local Government
Overseas offices in Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam

5. Outline of Shizuoka University
Faculties 　　 　　　　　 6
Engineering, Informatics, Science, Agriculture, Humanity & Social Sciences, Education
Graduate Schools
Master’s course 6
Doctoral course 2
　Professional Degree Course 2
Research Institutes 　2
Students Total: 10,000
　Undergraduate 8,816
　Postgraduate
　 Master’s course ,257　　　
　　Doctoral course
　Professional Degree Course 　　69
　International students 　　　　　　　297
Staff 　　1,164
Shizuoka Campus
Hamamatsu Campus
The figure in 2013 5

6. Ⅰ. Study at Shizuoka University, Japan
Schedules
① October,2015 ～ March, 2016 (1 semester)
◎ ② October,2015 ～September, 2016
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　(2 semesters)
　　③ April, 2016～September, 2016 (1 semester)
　　④ April, 2016～March, 2017 (2 semesters)
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 ( up to 3 students/term)

7. 2. Japanese Programs
The International Center offers various types of Japanese programs for the international students:
①Japanese Language Program
②Japanese Course for Graduates (Intensive Course)
③Japanese Course for Undergraduates (Intensive
Course)
④General Education

8. 2. Japanese Programs Campus and Hamamatsu Campus
　①Japanese Language Program (15 w/semester) @Shizuoka
　　　Campus and Hamamatsu Campus
Five different levels of classes:
●　 Japanese 1 for beginners classes/w
Basic Japanese
●　Japanese 2 for elementary learners 3 classes/w
Elementary Japanese
●　Japanese 3 for lower-intermediate learners 3 classes/w
　　　　　　　Reading & Grammar, Listening & Vocabulary,
　　　　　　　Writing & speaking
●　Japanese 4 for upper-intermediate 3 classes/w
　 Reading & Grammar, Listening & Vocabulary,
●　Japanese 5 for advanced learners 2 classes/w
Integrated Japanese
*JP4 & JP5 are not offered in the Hamamatsu campus.

9. 2. Japanese Programs Campus and Hamamatsu Campus
　①Japanese Language Program (15 w/semester) @Shizuoka
　　　Campus and Hamamatsu Campus
◎1 class is 2 hours×15 weeks＝30 contact hours/semester
◎You can also attend classes of one level higher or lower than your level. (For example, if your level is Japanese 3, you can attend JP2 and JP4 as well as JP3.)
◎Academic credits are offered to the students who successfully completed the course.

10. 2. Japanese Programs ②Japanese Course for Graduates (Intensive Course)
　　　　　 (15 Campus
Course for beginners
3 classes/day ⇒15 classes/w
- Basic Japanese（10 classes/w）
- Conversation（1 class/w）
- Listening（1 class/w）
- Writing（1 class/w）
- Kanji（1 class/w）
- Orientation to Japan（1 class/w）
◎Academic credits are not offered, but you can get the credits of UofA with our transcript and certificate.

11. 　　　　　　I took the Japanese intensive course because I wanted 　　　to quickly improve my Japanese language skills. The course teachers were very helpful and I was able to learn so much about Japanese language and culture as well. I enjoyed the program and recommend it to anyone wanting to improve
　　　　　　　their Japanese! :)

12. ③Japanese Course for Undergraduates (Intensive Course)
2. Japanese Programs
③Japanese Course for Undergraduates (Intensive Course)
　　　　　　　　　　　　 　(15 Campus
・Intended for those who have completed the elementary level of
Japanese
・Starting in Oct. (Not in April)
・2 classes/day ⇒10 classes/w
　　　　　　　　　　　　- Textbook （4 classes/w）
　　　　　　　　　　　　- Science Japanese （1 class/w）
- Conversation （1 class/w）
- Listening （1 class/w）
- Writing （2 classes/w）
- Rapid reading （1class/w）
◎1 class is 2 hours×15 weeks＝30 contact hours/term
◎Academic credits are not offered, but you may get the credits of UofA with our transcript and certificate.

13. ・Japanese language Ⅱ・Ⅳ・Ⅵ (starting in Oct.)
2.Japanese Programs
④General Education 　　　　　　　　
　(15 w/semester) @Shizuoka Campus and
Hamamatsu Campus
・Advanced Japanese classes for degree undergraduate international students as a part of the general education, but open to exchange students
　　・Japanese language Ⅱ・Ⅳ・Ⅵ　(starting in Oct.) 　
　　・Japanese language Ⅰ・Ⅲ ・V (starting in April)
　　・Japanese Culture (starting in April.)
◎1 class is 2 hours×15 weeks＝30 contact hours/term
◎The academic credits are offered to students who pass the examinations

14. 2. Japanese Programs

15. 3. Study & Exchange Program in Japan : Study option for Exchange Students
・To cultivate students with fundamental knowledge in the Japanese language and Japanese affairs through lectures and seminars.

16. 4. Academic Courses ・You are accepted as a student of one of the faculties. ・Most of the academic courses of general education and the various faculties are open to exchange students. ・Some courses are instructed in English ・Decide which courses to take under the guidance of your advisor.

17. Model Study Plans ① 10 or 15 Japanese classes of the Intensive Course
●Exchange students are required to take more than 7 classes/w according to the resident status.
　　　　　　　　　　　↓
[First semseter]
① 10 or 15 Japanese classes of the Intensive Course
② 5-6 Japanese classes +1-2 academic course(s)
③ 2-3 Japanese classes +4-5 academic courses
+ Study&exchange program in Japan
[ Second Semester]
　less Japanese classes and more academic courses
＊Official transcripts are available.

18. International Residence (～March 2016）
Ⅱ. Life in Shizuoka
1. Accommodations
Most of the exchange students live in the International Residence (\5,900～23,000). Dormitories and apartments (↑\30,000)are also available.
International Residence (～March 2016）
　　　　　　　　　　　　　 ●Every room has a bathroom.
　　　　　　　　　　　　　 　●There are a common kitchen and laundry room on each floor.

19. International residence in Shizuoka

20. International residence in Hamamatsu

21. 2. Student Life ・Various support from International Center ・Academic advisor and personal tutor ・Counseling service in English and Health Services Center ・Many kinds of exchange activities ・Field trips and study tours ・Volunteer Students available ・All kinds of extracurricular activities

22. 3. Fund:
●Scholarship of JASSO (Japanese Student Services Organization)
   About 25 exchange students for 2015 coming to Shizuoka 　　　University can get this scholarship.
　　 ・ Monthly Allowance: About ¥80,000
　・Tenure of Scholarship：12 months
◎Please apply through your university.

23. 4. Fees and Costs ・Tuition ： waived.
・National Health Insurance 　　　　¥20,000/year
☆The coverage most advantageous
　　☆70% of medical expenses can be reimbursed.
・Student Insurance　　　　　　　　　　¥2,000/year
☆Indemnifies students from any injuries during any
　　　 academic or social programs or extracurricular
　　　 activities at the university.
◎Monthly cost: Accommodation: ¥5,900～30000
Food expenses: \30,000～
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 →\90,000～ in total

24. Ⅲ. Feedbacks from former participants 1. QUESTIONNAIRE
for 2012 Exchange Students and Japanese Language and Culture Students
How do you evaluate your study in Shizuoka?

25. Ⅲ. Feedbacks from former participants 1. QUESTIONNAIRE
for 2012 Exchange Students and Japanese Language and Culture Students
How do you evaluate your study in Shizuoka?

28. Beautiful Mt. Fuji and friendly people here!
2. Voices of past participants
The very helpful teachers,friendly students and the beautiful scenery on campus.
　　 (Christine, USA)
I’m so happy joining many circles such as skate board, snow board and so on.
(Akemi, Brazil)
Beautiful Mt. Fuji and friendly people here!
(Catlea & Muthia, Indonesia)
I’m glad I have met Shizuoka University in my life. (Sharmilee, India)

29. Apply through your International Office by April, 2015.
Ⅳ. How to apply
Apply through your International Office
by April, 2015.
Ⅴ. Contact
International Center, Shizuoka University
Address:　836 Ohya, Suruga-ku, Shizuoka-shi, 　
JAPAN
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