Japan—Meiji Gakuin University

Semester-length Program

The MGU International Student Program (ISP) provides an opportunity for English-speaking students with limited Japanese language skills to pursue undergraduate studies at the Yokohama campus, located in Kanagawa Prefecture.

Meiji Gakuin University campus in Yokohama, Japan

Program Description

The aim of the MGU International Student Program (ISP) is to provide a creative academic environment for studies pertaining to Japan and the Japanese language for students who have studied Japanese for a minimum of one year at the university level. The International Student Program welcomes exchange students from partner universities located in Asia, Europe, North America and Oceania.

Exchange students are required to stay in the Yokohama dorm.

There are a limited number of scholarships through JASSO available for exchange students studying in Japan. Accepted students are automatically considered for this award.

For more information (including estimated costs/expenses for a semester), visit the MGU website.

All students participating in the exchange program are required to enroll in the CUNY comprehensive travel insurance policy through Cultural Insurance Services International (CISI) in addition to the Japanese National Health Insurance. Visit the Global CUNY page to learn more about the CUNY policy and view monthly rates. Accepted students will receive the appropriate code to self-enroll.

Visit the MGU Site

Eligibility Requirements

In addition to the general eligibility requirements the MGU program requires the following:

  • You must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 at the time of your application.
  • You must have at least 60 credits at the end of the semester in which you are applying.
  • And you must have studied Japanese for a minimum of one year at the university level.

Please visit our Apply page for Semester Exchanges for application details.

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