OKAYAMA UNIVERSITY PROGRAM OVERVIEW
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OKAYAMA UNIVERSITY • A national university located in the heart of Japan. • Established in 1870. • 11 faculties and 8 graduate schools. • Student population of 13,145. • 710 international students from 52 different countries. • 91% satisfaction rating by international students. • Ranked in the top 2% of research universities worldwide. • Internationally recognized for research in medicine, pharmacology, agriculture, and more. • 9 to 1 student- faculty ratio. • 126 sports and culture clubs. OKAYAMA CITY • Population of approximately 720,000. • Easy access to major cities including Hiroshima, Osaka, Kyoto and Tokyo. DATES for INTERNATIONAL APPLICATION for April or October 2020 Admission 1st Period Oct 1, 2019- Nov 5, 2019 Both April and October admissions 2nd Period Dec 2, 2019- Jan 31, 2020 October admission only PROGRAM OVERVIEW The Discovery Program for Global Learners at Okayama University is a four-year under- graduate degree program that can be completed in English or through bilingual coursework (in English and Japanese). Students earn a Bachelor of Arts and Sciences. The program offers rigorous academic training in a small and interactive classroom environment as well as a hands-on training, including internships, fieldwork and lab work. Each student is assigned to an academic advisor from the first year, with whom he/she develops a personalized curriculum that best addresses his/her academic interests and future endeavors. Intensive Japanese language classes are available to all international students. We cherish the concept of diversity in our education, composition of students and faculty. Our students come from all walks of life: international students (East, Southeast, South Asia, EU, North America, and Africa), Japanese students from public and private schools in Japan, IB schools (abroad and within Japan), returnee students, students who have roots overseas, mature students, and students who have earned a degree elsewhere. Open to applicants of all nationalities from both Japan and abroad. Standardized English test scores are required for students who have not completed their last three years of secondary education entirely in English. The above dates may change. For more details about application procedure, please visit our website. https://discovery.okayama-u.ac.jp/en/ Email: [email protected]
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OKAYAMA UNIVERSITY• A national university located in the heart of
Japan.• Established in 1870.• 11 faculties and 8 graduate schools.• Student population of 13,145.• 710 international students from 52 different
countries.• 91% satisfaction rating by international
students.• Ranked in the top 2% of research
universities worldwide.• Internationally recognized for research in
medicine, pharmacology, agriculture, and more.
• 9 to 1 student- faculty ratio.• 126 sports and culture clubs.
OKAYAMA CITY• Population of approximately 720,000.• Easy access to major cities including
Hiroshima, Osaka, Kyoto and Tokyo.
DATES for INTERNATIONAL APPLICATIONfor April or October 2020 Admission
1st Period
Oct 1, 2019-Nov 5,2019
Both April and October admissions
2nd Period
Dec 2, 2019-Jan 31, 2020
October admissiononly
PROGRAM OVERVIEWThe Discovery Program for Global Learners at Okayama University is a four-year under-graduate degree program that can be completed in English or through bilingual coursework (in English and Japanese). Students earn a Bachelor of Arts and Sciences.The program offers rigorous academic training in a small and interactive classroom environment as well as a hands-on training, including internships, fieldwork and lab work. Each student is assigned to an academic advisor from the first year, with whom he/she develops a personalized curriculum that best addresses his/her academic interests and future endeavors.Intensive Japanese language classes are available to all international students.
We cherish the concept of diversity in our education, composition of students and faculty.Our students come from all walks of life: international students (East, Southeast, South Asia, EU, North America, and Africa), Japanese students from public and private schools in Japan, IB schools (abroad and within Japan), returnee students, students who have roots overseas, mature students, and students who have earned a degree elsewhere.
Open to applicants of all nationalities from both Japan and abroad.Standardized English test scores are required for students who have not completed their last three years of secondary education entirely in English.The above dates may change. For more details about application procedure, please visit our website.
https://discovery.okayama-u.ac.jp/en/Email: [email protected]
CONCENTRATIONS in ENGLISH-MEDIUM TRACK
Transdisciplinary Sciences for Global Sustainability Engage in environmental research with wide-ranging implications for sustainable materials and technologies.・Atmospheric and Astronomical Physical Chemistry/Solid State Physics・Environmental Chemical Engineering・(Agricultural Sciences(English/Japanese-based Matching Track))Courses offered in Japanese through other departments on campus are also available for students with advanced Japanese language ability who meet course prerequisites.
Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship Develop leadership skills for a career in nonprofits, social enterprises, or businesses. ・Economics and Management・Social Business and Entrepreneurship・Philanthropy and Nonprofit Management
Cultural Diversity and Communities Examine how different cultural norms and "common sense" are constructed, and explore the means to challenge them.・Japan and Beyond・Migration and Communities・Environment and Health・Governance
Our official website contains further details of our education, including a course list.https://discovery.okayama-u.ac.jp/en/Email: [email protected]
FINANCIAL INFORMATIONAdmission Fee (estimated)(one time charge) ¥282,000 (USD $2,582*)Tuition (annual, estimated)¥535,800 (USD $4,899*)Estimated monthly living costs rent ¥23,000-¥45,000utilities ¥15,000food ¥30,000health insurance ¥1,800personal wifi/data ¥5,000miscellaneous expenses ¥10,000 TOTAL ¥84,800-106,800
(USD $776-$978*)*based on June 2018 exchange rates
FUNDING YOUR EDUCATION• University tuition waivers (full or partial)
are available for qualified applicants. • JASSO (Japan Student Services
Organization) offers scholarship opportunities for international students pursuing degree programs in Japan. For more information, visit their website at http://www.jasso.go.jp/en/study_j/scholarships/index.html
• The Okayama University homepage maintains links to external scholarship programs. Visit our English website for more information (http://www.okayama-u.ac.jp/eng/prospective_students/index.html)
