Short-term Exchange Program

Short-term Student Exchange Programs for International Students

Every year, the School of Political Science and Economics (SPSE) offers Short-term Student Exchange programs for international students from partner universities for a few weeks (2 weeks ~ 4 weeks).
　During the program, faculty members of the SPSE deliver lectures in English on their specialized fields such as political science, economics, and sociology, providing a place for short-term international students to learn. In addition, members of "The Supporters," a student committee to promote cultural exchanges among students and to provide better and more support for international student, join some of the program activities to help international students.
　Besides the classes offered on campus, all programs include visits to off-campus facilities and a weekend trip to a seminar house of Meiji University (either in Yamanaka and Kiyosato area), providing valuable opportunities of cultural exchanges for both international students and members of The Supporters.

Northeastern University (the U.S.) Short-Term Study Abroad Program

　First offered in 2008 as part of Northeastern University's “Dialogue of Civilizations” summer study abroad program, this program has become one of the most popular of the university's 50 study abroad programs.

　In this program, faculty members of SPSE give specialized lectures in English according to the research topics set by the faculty members of Northeastern University. Outside of the classroom, "The Supporters" student assistants provide support for the student’s research. On the first weekend after they arrive in Japan, the students and their supporters will meet at the University's Seminar House to report on and discuss their research projects as well as enjoy Japanese cultural activities including calligraphy.

University of Southern California (the U.S.) Short-Term Study Abroad Program

The University of Southern California started a short-term exchange student program in 2010. Founded in 1880, This is one of the top-ranked universities in the United States and is consistently ranked among the top 100 universities in the world. This University also excels in sports and has produced many Olympic gold medalists.

The East Asian Studies Center (EASC) at this University runs an annual summer study abroad program that sends students to Japan, China, and Korea for a few weeks each summer, and SPSE is the host in Japan for this program. Short-term exchange students receive specialized lectures in English from faculty members and the EASC faculty and deepen their understanding of Japanese and U.S. culture.

In addition, they will have opportunities to interact and discuss with "The Supporters" at Seminar House of Meiji University as well as to enojy Japanese cultural activities.

SPSE Summer Program (for all partner institution of the School of Political Science and Economics)

The program has evolved from the Thailand program to each partner institution in the Asia-Pacific area and now accepts students from all partner institutions.This program has become an opportunity for students to interact with each other while deepening their understanding of the different cultures of overseas countries.

Students attend specialized lectures on politics, economics, and society in Japan and the Asia-Pacific region in English offered by our faculty members and participate in a weekend trip with "The Supporters" at Seminar House of Meiji University. The program also includes a visit to the Diet and the Tokyo Stock Exchange to deepen their understanding of Japanese politics, economy, and history.

Click here for the details of "SPSE Summer Program".

School of Political Science and Economics