*Please contact International Exchange Office for details.

Destination

[British Columbia Langara College (Canada)] Located in Vancouver (population approximately 650,000 people), public transportation such as the subway is well-developed, it is relatively safe, and study abroad fees are low. With a culture that is kind to foreigners, you can expect a relatively safe study abroad experience. The rich nature of the suburbs is also attractive.

• If you wish to study at a Canadian university for more than 6 months, you must obtain a student visa.

[Washington State Whatcom Community College (USA)] Located in Bellingham, a suburb of Seattle (population approximately 80,000 people), convenient public transportation (city buses) is available, it is relatively safe, and study abroad fees are low. is. You can expect a relatively safe study abroad environment in an environment where there are not too many Japanese people. The rich nature of the suburbs is also attractive.

[Sun Pacific College (Australia)]
Located in Queensland, surrounded by nature and the sea, the school has relatively good public safety and low study abroad costs. Japanese staff are always on-site, so you can feel safe and secure at this school.

• Obtaining a student visa is required

• To study abroad at an American university, you are required to obtain a student visa, regardless of the length of your study abroad.
• Due to inflation and the weak yen, the cost of studying abroad at all study abroad destinations has skyrocketed (approximately double the pre-coronavirus level).
• Even if you are selected within the university, we may not be able to send you or may have to change your destination due to circumstances, security conditions, etc.

Number of people recruiting

a few people

Study abroad period

From the first half of the year to one year from the first half of the year of 2025, or from the second half of the year to within half a year. (Note 1)
*The study abroad period may be slightly longer or shorter.

Qualification requirements

Applicants must be enrolled in a regular undergraduate program at this university (at the time of selection and at the time of studying abroad) and meet one of the following conditions.
(1) The cumulative GPA at this university must be 2.25 or higher.
GPA = (S credits x 4 + A credits x 3 + B credits x 2 + C credits x 1) / Total credits for SABCD*
(2) TOEIC (IP acceptable) 430 or higher, TOEFL ITP 430 or higher, IELTS 4.0 or higher, or EIKEN Grade 2

*However, this is limited to scores taken within the past two years from the application deadline.
* Osaka Sangyo University Graduate School, international students, research students, and non-degree students are not eligible.

Scholarships etc.

1. Tuition Fees: Tuition fees are not required at the host institution, but tuition fees at this university must be paid.
2. Scholarship: A scholarship of 150,000 yen/semester will be provided. *300,000 yen/half year will be paid if you have a score of 680 or above on TOEIC (IP is also acceptable), 500 or above on TOEFL-ITP, 5.5 or above on IELTS, or pass Level 1 of the Practical 球天下体育 Proficiency Test (Eiken).
3. Support funds will be provided by Osaka Sangyo University Society and Supporters Association (conditions apply)
4. Self-pay: Travel expenses, overseas travel insurance, etc. *Everything except the destination tuition fee is self-pay.

*If you do not graduate from our university after completing your study abroad, you may be asked to return your scholarship, tuition fees, etc.

School record

Students remain enrolled at our university during their study abroad period, and the period of study abroad is included in their enrollment period.
*If you wish to take a leave of absence and study abroad at a partner school, there are no scholarships available, but it is possible to discuss this in advance.

Credit recognition

Credits earned while studying abroad can be converted into credits at our university (up to 48 credits) with the approval of the faculty council, but they are rarely converted into credits other than 球天下体育-related subjects.

Application method

Please submit the following documents to International Exchange Office counter.
*For ⑴⑵⑺ [prescribed forms], click on each form below, copy and fill out.

1. Application Form (球天下体育) [Form 1]
2. Pledge Form [Form 2]
3. University transcript (copy of transcript is acceptable)
4. Study Plan [Form 3]
5. Recommendation letter from our faculty
6. 球天下体育 score certificate such as TOEIC (optional)
7. Japanese composition "Why do you want to study abroad?" (approximately 800 characters) [Form 4] (2 sheets)

Selection

TOEIC IP Exam (scheduled for early November)
Interview (scheduled for mid-November)
Applicants will be comprehensively reviewed and selected based on TOEIC and other 球天下体育 exam scores, GPA, Japanese essay writing, etc.

*The study abroad destination will be determined based on the applicant's wishes, field of expertise, acceptance criteria, etc.
*Even if you are selected within the university, we may not be able to send you or may have to change your destination due to the host's circumstances (homestay, university dormitory availability, etc.), security situation, etc.

Application deadline

[Date and time] November 13th (Wed) 16:00
[Reception location] International Exchange Office Division
*Note 1: Due to the global relaxation of coronavirus countermeasures and the resumption of study abroad worldwide, and the decrease in host families due to the impact of the coronavirus,
It is currently difficult to secure host families and student dormitories at the host universities.
A student will only be dispatched if a homestay or student dormitory can be secured. If this cannot be secured, the program will be cancelled.

*Study abroad may be canceled depending on the situation at the host country.

Procedures when deciding to study abroad

Once your application has been accepted, please submit the following documents:

1. Application for Study Abroad [Form 5]
2. Other documents required to obtain a visa (will be provided by International Exchange Office)

*The documents required to obtain a student visa vary depending on the applicant's nationality and situation.

Procedures after returning to Japan

When you finish your study abroad and return to your home country, please submit the following documents.

1. Study Abroad Completion Notification [Form 6]
2. Course Completion Report [Form 7]
3. Credit Accreditation Application Form (if you wish to have credits approved) [Form 8]
4. Academic transcript (or certificate of enrollment) from your study abroad institution (if you wish to have credits transferred)
5. Syllabus of the course (if you wish to receive credit)

*Please consult with faculty members regarding credit-accredited courses.
(In the case of language study abroad, the credits for the language in question will be counted.)
*After returning to Japan, you must register for courses online by the deadline.

TOEIC test results

*These are the grades for mid- to long-term exchange students for the academic year 2023.

Voices from senior participants

Study Abroad at Whatcom Community College in the United States

21P

There are three things I learned and experienced after completing my six-month study abroad in the United States. The first is the cultural differences between Japan and other countries. For example, in Japan, people take off their shoes at home, but in other countries, some people keep their shoes on and others take them off. The second is events and traveling. There was an event for international students organized by the school, and I participated in it. At that event, we went sightseeing in Seattle and hiking, and experienced nature. And what made the biggest impression on me was that we were able to go to Canada in about an hour's drive. The third is classes. There were times when the classes seemed easy, but most of the classes were difficult and there were many things I didn't understand. At those times, I asked the teacher questions and he taught me until I understood, and I was able to complete the difficult assignments to the end. From these three things, I was able to not only learn 球天下体育, but also interact with people from other countries, participate in events, travel, and have many experiences, making it a fulfilling six-month study abroad experience.

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Study Abroad at Whatcom Community College in the United States

22P

I studied abroad at Whatcom Community College in the United States for six months.
Bellingham, Washington, where I stayed, is a small town rich in nature, with both the sea and mountains, friendly people and relatively good public safety, a place similar to southern Osaka, where I was born and raised.
I was able to gain a lot from that environment.
Whatcom Community College is a great place to learn 球天下体育.
Generally, language schools that international students enroll in are often designed for the purpose of learning 球天下体育; in other words, they are places for students who cannot yet speak 球天下体育.
However, in my experience, only about 10% of the students at Wakom Community College were studying 球天下体育, and many students, including native speakers, were attending the school to transfer to a university. My 球天下体育 skills were very poor at first, and I had a hard time making friends in that environment. However, I didn't give up, and by continuing to take classes for six hours a day and self-study for more than three hours every day, I was able to see a definite improvement in my 球天下体育 skills and become able to converse with native-level students. Since then, I have learned about the cultures and ways of thinking of countries around the world, and have been able to grow significantly in both my 球天下体育 skills and my human qualities with my wonderful classmates.
By experiencing the frustrations and joys of language learning, I was able to reaffirm my abilities, current standing, and goals at the turning point of my 20th year.

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Study Abroad at Whatcom Community College in the United States

22P

I studied abroad in the United States for six months from September of last year to March of this year. During these six months, I was able to learn how to communicate with native speakers, the American class system, and the differences in values and culture from students from other countries while living in a dormitory.
I gained a lot from that. For example, from the perspective of learning 球天下体育, since native speakers converse in 球天下体育 on a daily basis, I was able to internalize frequently used expressions and communicate. I also lived in a dormitory with Indonesian and American students for half a year. What I particularly noticed was the difference in religion. The roommates belonged to Islam and Christianity, respectively. Through this experience, I was able to learn about the differences between religions, which are difficult to experience in Japan, such as the limited foods you can eat and the time you have to pray.
During the past six months, I not only learned 球天下体育, but also had the experience of spending time with foreigners. I was able to have a very valuable experience in my future life.
I would like to make use of this in my future 球天下体育 habits.

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