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About the International Centre
The Gakushuin University International Centre supports foreign students studying at Gakushuin and helps Gakushuin students arrange study abroad. The Centre manages student exchange relationships with over 60 universities worldwide and pursues new partnership opportunities. The Centre offers academic courses and cultural events, and also organizes short-term overseas study programs.
The Centre's main responsibilities include:
- To interact and conclude partnership agreements with overseas universities;
- To give assistance and advice to Gakushuin students studying overseas and international students studying at Gakushuin;
- To organize short-term overseas study programs; and
- To support Gakushuin's international exchange activities.
Message from Director of the International Centre
The International Centre of Gakushuin University provides one-stop service for international students studying at our university. We accept more than 100 self-funded international students and about 40 exchange students from overseas partner universities worldwide every year. The International Centre aims to expand its network of overseas partner universities and welcome more students to our learning community.
The origin of Gakushuin University can be traced back to the Meiji Era, making it one of the oldest private universities in Japan. The university has approximately 10,000 students in its five faculties and their graduate schools. Our campus is located in the heart of Tokyo metropolitan city, with a large area of 180,000 square meters, rich in nature. International students can experience the changes of Japan's four seasons on the beautiful campus.
For students from partner universities abroad who wish to study at Gakushuin University, a lack of Japanese language skills is not a reason to give up studying in Tokyo. The International Centre offers a 6-month online Japanese language course for potential exchange students who still need to meet the Japanese language requirement for exchange. In addition, our Faculty of International Social Sciences, offering many classes delivered in English, is a popular affiliation for exchange students.
The International Centre, together with other departments of Gakushuin University, provides a variety of support services to help international students have a meaningful study abroad experience. The university provides international students with abundant opportunities for Japanese language tutorial and cultural events. Through small-group Japanese language classes conducted by experienced language instructors and cultural events such as Kabuki viewing parties and excursions, international students will gain a deeper understanding of the Japanese language and culture.
We look forward to being your partner in your invaluable student life in Tokyo.
KUBO, Koji
Director, International Centre
Professor, Faculty of International Social Sciences
Gakushuin University
Details of services
Advising services: |
To provide students with advice on overseas study and international exchanges. |
Study abroad events: |
・Study abroad fair (for Japanese students who wish to study abroad) ・Chat room (for Japanese students willing to interact with international students) |
Exchange activities on campus: |
・To organize and host international exchange events. |
Community activities: |
Gakushuin Japanese Language Classes for Foreign Residents ・Japanese language classes for foreign residents living and working in Toshima-ku (sponsored by Toshima-ku) "Waku-waku Toshima Japanese Language Class" "Gakushuin University Japanese Language Class" Map of Japanese Language Learning Environment in Toshima-ku
・Promotion of the development of a Japanese language education cooperation system in Toshima Ward |
Publications: | Study Abroad Guide (in Japanese) Newsletter (in Japanese) |
Distribution of reference materials: |
To distribute reference materials about studying abroad, including: |
International Centre faculty members
Professor, International Centre
Research field: Political science
Associate Professor, International Centre
Research fields: Cognitive psychology, Psycholinguistics, Japanese language education, Second language acquisition
International Centre Research Activities
Contact details
International Centre
1-5-1 Mejiro, Toshima-ku, Tokyo 171-8588 JAPAN First Floor, East
Building No. 1
TEL:03-5992-1024 FAX:03-5992-1025
Monday to Friday
8:40~16:45
Saturday 8:40~12:30
guic-off@gakushuin.ac.jp