International Student Affairs

Japan
Kanazawa: Kanazawa University

Partner Fact Sheets are compiled at the beginning of each academic year to provide an overview for students
interested in a semester or year overseas. The information are subject to change, please check the relevant websites
before you apply at our partner institution.

Application
Exchange Undergraduate and graduate students of all fields can apply for the Kanazawa
University Short Exchange Programme (KUSEP).
Requirements Applicants should meet the requirements for JASSO Student Exchange
Support Program (Scholarship for Short-term Study in Japan).
Undergraduate applicants must have completed their second year.
Previous Japanese Language instruction covering 100 hours is advised.
English Proficiency
Application 1. KUSEP Application Form
2. Letter of Recommendation
3. Certificate of Health
4. Enrolment Certificate
5. Transcript of Records, signed and stamped
6. Copy of passport
7. Four passport photos
8. Certificate of Language Proficiency (TOEFL, TOEIC)
9. Proof of Funding: Agreement of Defraying Expenses and Bank Account
Balance
Application Deadlines 1. University of Siegen November 30
2. Kanazawa University End of February
Further Information:
http://www.adm.kanazawa-u.ac.jp/ie/e/abroad/guideline.html#03
http://www.adm.kanazawa-u.ac.jp/ie/e/abroad/guide.html
http://www-isc.ge.kanazawa-u.ac.jp/jp/program/tampro/pdf/KUSEP2016-2017_pamphlet.pdf
Important Dates
Academic Calendar (KUSEP) Winter semester (semester 2): October to March
Summer semester (semester 1): April to September
Orientation/ Welcome Week Information currently not available.
Further Information:
http://www.adm.kanazawa-u.ac.jp/ie/e/abroad/explanation.html
http://www-isc.ge.kanazawa-u.ac.jp/eg/program/tampro/index.html
http://www-isc.ge.kanazawa-u.ac.jp/docs/Guidelines_2016EN.pdf
Courses and Credits
Courses Exchange students are admitted to a one- year program (KUSEP) that provides
Japanese language classes (, as well as lectures in English on the state of
affairs in Japan, Japanese culture, and other various fields of specialty.
Please note that subject related courses may not be offered in English. Check
the course offer and syllabus for exchange students carefully and compile a
preliminary study plan before you apply.
Credits Students must take the compulsory Japanese courses (20 credits) and at least
5 elective courses (10 credits) for a total of 30 credits per year.
 Further Information:
http://www-isc.ge.kanazawa-u.ac.jp/jp/program/tampro/pdf/KUSEP2016-2017_pamphlet.pdf
http://www-isc.ge.kanazawa-u.ac.jp/jp/program/tampro/pdf/KUSEP2016-2017_pamphlet.pdf
Accommodation and Expenses
Accommodation* Campus Housing is available, application is required. Costs vary depending on
the hall of residence.
Campus Housing: JPY 30,000 50,000
Cost of Living** Tuition waived
Utilities JPY 10,000
Food JPY 25,000 30,000
Health insurance JPY 1,500
(National Health Insurance: JPY 12,000/year)
Accident Insurance JPY 1,000/ year
Other JPY 30,000 40,000

Kanazawa University advises students to prepare for an estimated monthly

living cost (incl. rent) of JPY 80,000 100,000.
According to the Japan Student Services Organization, the estimated monthly
cost of living in Tokyo is JPY 150,000.
Further Information:
http://www.adm.kanazawa-u.ac.jp/ie/e/lifeinfo/housing.html
http://www.adm.kanazawa-u.ac.jp/ie/e/other/pdf/lifeguide_06.pdf

* Amounts are estimates per month published by our partner institution and may vary by year or type of accommodation.
**Amounts are estimates per month published by our partner institution and may vary by year or according to lifestyle or spending habit.