For those who want a short-term study abroad program (exchange study abroad)
Hirosaki University is located at the northernmost tip of Honshu, which is located in the center of the Japanese archipelago.Hirosaki City, which has developed around the old castle, retains a traditional landscape surrounded by many historical sites, and is a tourist destination that is crowded with many people during the cherry blossom season.The city area is large enough for easy access, and through interaction with the community around the university, which is closely connected, students can improve their Japanese language skills and deepen their understanding of daily life in Japan.
1. Application conditions
・Foreign national students enrolled in departments at foreign universities that have concluded interuniversity exchange agreements with Hirosaki University (hereinafter referred to as "partner universities").
2.Academic calendar
The university has two semesters, and the academic year can start in either semester. You can complete one or two semesters.
Spring semester: From early April to early August (Application deadline: November 4th)
Fall semester: from the first week of October to mid-February (Application deadline: April 10th)
3.Course content
You can create your own curriculum according to your interests!
International students must complete at least seven courses per semester in order to meet the requirements for a study abroad visa in Japan. Everyone is free to choose which classes to take. You can choose and combine the classes you want to take from the following three main types.
○Short-term study abroad program classes: These are classes for exchange students from our university's partner schools.
[Short-term study abroad program syllabus 2024]
○Liberal arts education subject(Exchange students can take some classes.)
List of subjects that exchange students can take
○Undergraduate specialized subjects
Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences.Faculty of Education.Faculty of Science and Engineering.Faculty of Agriculture and Life Sciences
*If you wish to take liberal arts education courses or undergraduate specialized courses, please be sure to attend the first class. At that time, please inform the instructor in charge of the class that you would like to take the course and obtain their approval.
*You cannot take specialized courses at the School of Medicine.
*Most classes in general education subjects and undergraduate specialized subjects are conducted in Japanese.
4.Tuition fees
If your university has an exchange student agreement with Hirosaki University, you do not need to pay tuition to Hirosaki University.
5. Housing
If your university has a student exchange agreement with Hirosaki University, you will be given priority access to the Hirosaki University International House (hereinafter referred to as the "International House").
(For information on the International House Please refer to. )
However, if there are many applicants, there is a possibility that you will not be able to move into the International House. In that case, you will be living in a Hirosaki University student dormitory or a private apartment.
1 Student dormitory
| Name | Dormitory type | Location | Expenses per month |
| Hokuryo dormitory | Men's dormitory | 1-8-4 Midorigaoka, Hirosaki City | The cost is approximately 2 yen per month including boarding fees, meals (42,000 meals for breakfast and dinner), utilities, etc. |
| dormitory | Women's dormitory | 1-1 Gakuencho, Hirosaki City | The cost is approximately 2 yen per month (approximately 40,000 yen per month for a double room) including boarding fees, meals (2 meals for breakfast and dinner), utilities, etc. |
| Kitataka Dormitory | Men's dormitory | 1-1 Gakuencho, Hirosaki City | The cost is approximately 2 yen per month (approximately 40,000 yen per month for a double room) including boarding fees, meals (2 meals for breakfast and dinner), utilities, etc. |
・For details about the dormitory .
2 Private apartments near the university
You will be renting a private apartment near the university (approximately 30,000-40,000 yen per month). The International Cooperation Headquarters will introduce intermediaries for private apartments.
6. Application method
○ Students currently enrolled at partner universities who wish to study abroad at Hirosaki University should prepare the documents listed here.
| Documents to be submitted | Precautions |
| 2 Confirmation letter Confirmation |
Please select all your housing preferences from 1st to 5th choice. |
| 3 Short-term study abroad program application form Application Form for Hirosaki University Short-Term Program |
Don't forget to attach a photo of your face. Please attach your ID photo. |
| 4 Study plan(About 1,200 characters) study plan |
In about 1,200 characters, please write in detail about what you have studied so far, what you would like to study at Hirosaki University, and the subjects you would like to take. Write a 1200-word study plan in Japanese (or a 800-word one in English) which must include what you have studied, what you want to study in Hirosaki University and the courses you want to take. |
| 5 Short-term study abroad program candidate recommendation letter Letter of Recommendation for Enrollment in the Short-Term Student exchange Program |
Please have a professor at your university write it for you. Please ask your supervisor to write the Letter of Recommendation. |
| 6. Certificate of enrollment Certificate of Enrollment |
Certificate of enrollment at the current university Certificate of Enrollment issued by your home university. |
| 7. Transcript Academic Transcript |
Latest transcript from your current university Your most recent Academic Transcript, issued by your home university. |
| 8 Health certificate Certificate of Health |
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| 9 Health self-report form Self Declaration of Health |
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| 10 Application for Certificate of Eligibility Application for Certificate of Eligibility |
Please fill out the form using the attached sample as a reference. |
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11 Portraits ①紙の写真4枚（3×4cm / 1.2×1.5インチ） |
Please refer to the URL below for photos. Photo data should be at least 600px x 450px and no larger than 2MB. |
| 12 Copy of passport A copy of your passport bio-date page |
History of entry and exit into Japan includes all travel, regardless of the purpose of entry or length of stay. If you are currently applying for a passport, please contact us in advance. If you have multiple nationalities, please submit a copy of the passport of each country/region. |
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13 Written oath |
Please submit a signed copy. |
・Please submit these application documents to the international affairs office of your university.
・In order to enroll in your desired semester, please submit your documents by the deadline.
・Please submit all documents in Japanese or English. Please be sure to attach a Japanese or English translation for documents other than those in Japanese or English.
・Please fill in everything accurately. Documents that are not completely filled out will not be accepted.
· Application documents should not be compiled into one data file.Submit as separate dataplease.
Once the application documents are received, the university will conduct an eligibility screening.
If you are admitted, our university will send you a letter of admission and a "Certificate of Eligibility for Residence Eligibility" issued by the Immigration Bureau, so please complete the application procedures for a student visa.
7. Contact information
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the International Affairs Office.I hope that the procedures for studying in Japan will go smoothly, and I look forward to seeing you all on our campus.
〒036-8560
1 Bunkyocho, Hirosaki City, Aomori Prefecture
Department of International Education & Collaboration, Hirosaki University
Fax: (International) +81 172 39 3133
(Domestic) 0172-39-3109
Inquiry email address: jm3109@hirosaki-u.ac.jp