Meiji University strives to create an academic environment that promotes diversity, acceptance and unity. Meiji University has created the following programs to facilitate interaction between Japanese and international students and promote international awareness.
International Student Offices (Surugadai, Izumi, Ikuta, Nakano)
The International Student Office (Surugadai) has been moved to the Global Front as of March 2013.
The International Student Center maintains branch offices in Izumi, Ikuta and Nakano campuses that are staffed as indicated below. Study abroad information and consultation as well as services and information for international students are available. Students are encouraged to visit often.
| Office Hours: | |
|---|---|
| Campus | Opening Hours |
| Surugadai Campus (2F of Global Front) |
Monday-Friday: 9:00am-5:00pm (Closed 11:30am-12:30pm) Saturday: 8:30am-12:00pm |
| Izumi Campus (1F of University Building 1) |
Monday-Fridan: 9:00am-5:00pm (Closed 11:30am-12:30pm) |
| Ikuta Campus (1F of Main Building) |
Monday-Fridan: 9:00am-5:00pm (Closed 11:30am-12:30pm) |
| Nakano Campus (3F of Low-Rise Wing ) |
Monday-Friday: 9:00am-6:00pm (Closed 11:30am-12:30pm) Saturday: 8:30am-12:00pm |
International Lounges (Surugadai, Izumi, Ikuta, Nakano)
Internatioal Lounge(Surugadai Campus)
International Lounge (Ikuta Campus)
The International Lounge is open for international students, exchange students and also students wishing to study abroad or make friends from other countries. The lounges are stocked with a wide variety of useful sources of information such as newspapers, magazines, and pamphlets for international students. It is also a place to relax and get to know other students.
Here, Teaching Assistants (TA) offer Japanese language study support for international students.
Based on the lounge, students also take the lead in “Campus Mate” activities, in which international students and Japanese students interact.
Notices about scholarship applications and events are posted on dedicated bulletin boards at the International Student Centers on each campus.
| Opening Hours | |
|---|---|
| Campus | Opening Hours |
| Surugadai Campus (2F of Global Front) |
Monday-Friday: 9:00am-5:00pm Saturday: 8:30am-12:00pm (Subject to Change) |
| Izumi Campus (1F of Building 3) |
Monday-Saturday: 9:00am-9:00pm |
| Ikuta Campus (3F of Central Building) |
Monday-Saturday: 9:00am-6:00pm |
| Nakano Campus (1F of High-Rise Wing ) |
Monday-Friday: 9:00am-8:00pm Saturday: closed (Subject to Change) |
Japanese Language Program for Beginners
Japanese Language Education Center offers a non-credit Japanese Language Program for international students who study in English (eg. students enrolled in the MIMS PhD program) and wish to learn survival Japanese for their daily life.
Those who would like to participate in this program are asked to contact Japanese Language Education Center at the beginning of each semester.
Student Consultation Room
Student Consultation Room in Izumi Campus
Campus Harassment Prevention Committee
At Meiji University, we respect students, faculty members, and other involved as a unique individual. We believe that it is critical to provide an environment where every person involved in the University can study, teach, conduct research, and work without stress over any form of harassment or other violation of their human rights and gender discrimination. To prevent all forms of harassment, the Campus Harassment Consultation Office is dealing with incidents of harassment on our campus.
* Currently this service is only available in Japanese.
Activities/Events
The following is just some examples of the events：
- President’s Cup Japanese Speech Contest
- Sports game watching including Tokyo Big6 Baseball League
- Field Trip
- Japan Cultural Experience
- Year-End Party
President Fukumiya, the hosts of the contest, and the contestants
Housing Service
- For further information, please refer here.
- Housing for Exchange Students(English)
- Housing for Exchange Students(Japanese)
Teaching Assistant (TA)
Teaching Assistants (TAs) help international students with their Japanese-language studies including checking reports and assistance with understanding written materials, textbooks. TAs also receive inquiries on future career path, employment and anything that is unclear in daily conversation. TAs are on call at the international lounges at each campus. The TA schedules are posted on the University website and the International Student Office Bulletin Boards and website.
Campus Mate
Those who wish to get to know students from other countries are encouraged to register as a campus mate. Campus Mate is an international exchange group officially supported by the International Student Center in which you can make friends from around the world by attending a variety of international activities and events or supporting international students in their campus life. You are expected to enhance mutual understanding through cross-cultural experiences and may be able to make lifelong friends.
