July 28, 2026 Updated: September 29, 2026 | News, Online study abroad programs

2026: University of Victoria, Canada is recruiting students to participate in the online course "Dementia and Alzheimer's Disease – Current Research and Early Detection Methods".

How early can Alzheimer's disease be detected?

Learn about the latest research on dementia and Alzheimer's disease, and efforts toward early detection, through an online course offered by the University of Victoria (Canada).

Based on research findings from around the world, this book provides an easy-to-understand introduction to dementia, from its fundamentals to its mechanisms of onset and the possibilities of early diagnosis.

For program details, please see below.

■ Participating Universities

　University of Victoria (UVic) Continuing Studies, Canada

Content

  • What is dementia?
  • Basic Knowledge of Alzheimer's Disease
  • What we know from the latest research
  • New methods for early detection

  *Details of the course content:Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease-Current Research Early Detection Methods 
  *Recommended English proficiency level: CEFR B2 to C1

■Format: Live [1 session]

■Date and Time (Japan Standard Time)

　2026年11月11日（水）　 11:00～13:00（全2時間）　

■ Course fee

　37.80 CAD (approximately 4,500 yen)

   *Rates are as of March 28, 2026.

Hirosaki University will subsidize approximately 80% of the tuition fees.

Tuition fee subsidy process

① Internal application
Applied to Hirosaki University → Approved as a participant after review.

② UVicRegister and pay

After approval, register with UVic Continuing Studies, confirm that the application status is "Open," and pay the full course fee (credit card payment; keep your receipt).
* Courses marked "Full / Waitlisted" are not available for registration.
*Please note that course dates and times on the UVic Continuing Studies website are displayed in Victoria (BC, Canada) time, so please convert them to Japan Standard Time before checking.

③ Course completion
I took an online course and obtained proof of completion.

4 Subsidy application
Submit your receipt and proof of enrollment to Hirosaki University → 80% of tuition fees will be subsidized.

If it becomes eligible for a subsidy from Hirosaki University,➡ Student burden: approximately 900Yen
*The amount will fluctuate depending on the exchange rate.

■Eligible persons (Those who meet all the requirements are eligible)

　　1. Undergraduate or graduate students of Hirosaki University

　　2. Individuals who are enthusiastic about international exchange and are working to improve their language skills.

　　3. Those who can cooperate with a survey to be conducted after the completion of the program.

　　4. Those who attend online classes and actively engage in assignments and other tasks.

■ Recruitment period
　学内申込み期限：2026年8月24日（月）17時00分
　*This course may reach its capacity, so please register as soon as possible.

■ Number of applicants
　First 3 people

■Documents to be submitted

  • Please download the pledge form (PDF) from the link below.

    written oath

  • Student ID PDF (front side)

■ How to apply

　Application method (MS Forms)

  • Please download and fill out the necessary documents from the link above and upload them to the application form.

Contact

Email:ryugaku@hirosaki-u.ac.jp　Phone: 0172-39-3875