Meiji University

Overview

Students who would like to participate in Meiji University’s Student Exchange Program need to be recommended by a university which has an agreement in place with Meiji University. At the present time Meiji University has agreements in place with 140 universities, and 102 of these are currently participating in the Student Exchange Program. Please see Meiji Student Exchange Program 2012 Overview for detailed information concerning Meiji University’s Student Exchange Program. Students can also ask the relevant person at their home university’s international exchange office for information on the procedures for applying to the program.

Meiji University's International Partner

Meiji Student Exchange Program 2012 Overview

• ■ English Version
• ■ Japanese Version
• ■ School of Global Japanese Studies English Track

Housing for Exchange Students

Meiji University has a Hall of Residence for exchange students called Izumi International House (Izumi IH), Komae International House (Komae IH) and other accommodations. Exchange students can apply for this accommodation at the same time as they apply for a place on the Student Exchange Program.

At Izumi IH and Komae IH each student has their own room. Each room is equipped with a shower, toilet, desk, bed, bookshelf and closet.

For detailed information please see Housing Guide 2012 and
■ Brochure for Izumi International House.
■ Website for Komae International House

The fee for Komae International House on the website is for regular students. Please refer to Housing Guide 2012.

Attention: In cases where the number of applicants for rooms at Izumi IH and Komae IH exceeds supply, a lottery will take place to decide which applicants will be provided with rooms. The University can introduce students who are unable to stay at Izumi IH or Komae IH to alternative accommodation.

We also offer JTB Homestay Program. For detailed information please see JTB Homestay Program.

Application Procedure

Students who would like to apply for Meiji University’s Student Exchange Program will need to submit the below forms to the international office of their home university. When submitting the forms please consult the international office of your home university should you need to.

1. Application Check List
   [General]
   [English Track]
2. Meiji University Exchange Student Program Application Form
3. Study Plan
   [General] (written or typed in Japanese)
   [English Track] (written or typed in English)
4. One Official Academic Transcript (written in Japanese or English)
   *Please be sure to submit the latest transcript which mentions the grades of the last academic year (semester) just before the application.
5. One Letter of Recommendation (written in Japanese or English)
6. Certificate of Japanese Language Proficiency written by your Japanese language teacher
7. [General]
   Certificate of Japanese Language Proficiency Test (Level 1-3, N1-N4)
   [English Track]
   TOEFL Examinee Score Report Copy(iBT.62 or above)
   *Nominees for English Track can fill out in English.
   
8. Health Information Form
9. Statement of Financial Support
10. Essay about ‘What you would like to do as an exchange student in Japan’ (written or typed in Japanese) (2 pages maximum)
11. Application for Certificate of Eligibility

    Notice

    [English Version] [Japanese Version]

    Sample
    
12. Five Identical Color Photographs (3cm x 4cm)
13. One Passport Copy
14. Accommodation Request Form
    JTB Homestay Application Form (only for who apply for Homestay)
15. JASSO Scholarship Certificate of Enrollment

    Notice

    [English Version] [Japanese Version]