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<July 31, 2024> Application Guidelines and Admission Details for 2025 SGJS Study Abroad and Internship Programs (Fall) Now Available
TOEFL MyBest Scores and IELTS One Skill Retake are accepted. It is recommended that you plan effectively to obtain the necessary scores before the internal application deadline.
Please carefully read the Application Guidelines and Admission Details.
To complete your application, you must submit both the "online application" AND "submit the application documents" by the designated deadlines.
【Application Guidelines and Admission Details】
・2025 SGJS Study Abroad and Internship Programs (FALL) Application Guidelines
・2025 SGJS Study Abroad and Internship Programs (FALL) Admission Details (Updated 2024/10/16)
* "Admission Details" may be updated continually. Please check it regularly.
【Application Documents (Designated Form)】
・2025 Program Agreement (SGJS Study Abroad and Internship Program)
・Self-introduction / Statement of Purpose (in English)
1. Acquiring practical English language skills
2. Enhancing the capacity to understand different cultures
3. Learning about Japan from a global standpoint and considering the role of Japan in the global community
1. Intensive English education is offered.
2. Courses related to studying abroad include Introduction to Study Abroad, International Education and Exchanges, and Intercultural Education.
| Long-Term | Short-Term | ||||
| Program | Study Abroad and Internship Programs | 認定留学*1 | Volunteer Program | Volunteer Program (Organized by ICYE Japan) |
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| Exchange | Fee-Paying | ||||
| Period *2 | 1 semester or 1 academic year (4-11 months from Fall) |
1 semester or 1 academic year
(Fall/Spring)
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3 weeks (Summer) |
3-4 weeks (Summer, Spring) |
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| Estimated Costs *3 | Depends on the program and period | 250,000 - 400,000JPY | |||
| Language Requirement |
TOEFL iBT 51 or above *4
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TOEFL iBT 40 or above | - | ||
| Credit | Credits earned at the host institution may be transferrable to SGJS upon meeting certain requirements. | More than 2 credits could be transferred under certain requirements. | |||
| Subsidy *5 | - Meiji University Study Abroad Encouragement Subsidy (Expenses Subsidy) | - Meiji University Study Abroad Encouragement Subsidy (Expenses Subsidy) | - Meiji University Study Abroad Encouragement Subsidy (Tuition, Expenses Subsidy) | - | |
*3 For Long-Term Programs, tuition depends on the program (Exchange, Fee-paying etc.).
[Exchange: Required to pay "Tuition and fee of Meiji University" ("tuition" of the host university is waived)]
[Fee-Paying, 認定留学: Required to pay both "Tuition and fee of Meiji University" AND "Tuition of the host institution"]
Costs depends on the period, rate, accommodation, student's living style etc.
Students are also responsible for visa application, airfare, insurance fees, and any fees that the host instition requires, etc.
*4 Depends on the program/institution. Some institutions have ESOL programs.
*5 You must meet the application requirements to be eligible to apply. For details, please check the application guidelines for each subsidy. As for the Study Abroad and Internship Programs (Fee-Paying), SGJS offers a subsidy, with the upper limit of the amount of the tuition fee at Meiji University.
| End of July | Application Guidleines and Admission Details |
| Sept. | Internal application begins |
| Oct. | Deadline for internal application |
| Nov. | Internal screening Announcement of internal screening results |
| Feb.~Mar. | [Only for Disney] Disney Recruiter interview screening |
| Jan.~May | Application for the host institution |
| Mar.~July | Admission from the host institution, pre-departure processes (application for Visa / Residence permit, accommodaton, insurance, flight tickets), SGJS pre-departure processes etc. |
| Aug.~Oct. | Start the program |
| Return to Japan | SGJS post-program processes |
The university offers a variety of instructive opportunities, including classes designed to prepare students for studying abroad, such as "Introduction to Study Abroad." In addition, we provide various materials that outline how to avoid trouble overseas and what actions to take if students encounter difficulties. To prepare for unexpected situations during the study abroad period, Meiji University collaborates with a risk management company and coordinates with other departments within the university, insurance companies, and travel agencies.
Nakano Reserch and Educational Support Office (International Collaboration and Education Team)
Counter 4, 3F Administrative Office, Nakano Campus
E-mail: goabroad@mics.meiji.ac.jp