Doshisha University - Semester Exchange
This program offers you a unique opportunity to study in the ancient capital of Kyoto. Exposure to the culture of Kyoto during the time spent studying at Doshisha University will be a positive experience that stays with students throughout their lives. Doshisha University has two main campuses. One is the Imadegawa Campus located in the heart of Kyoto City, north of Kyoto Imperial Palace and adjacent to a noted Buddhist temple, Shokokuji.
Doshisha University welcomes exchange students from partner universities around the world. Exchange students from overseas partner universities studying at Doshisha’s Center for Japanese Language and Culture are known as ‘Nichibun-sei’. Nichibun-sei can take any of the subjects offered by the Center and, along with regular students, have access to all campus facilities. Students with a sufficient level of Japanese proficiency can also take regular subjects at the undergraduate and graduate level alongside the Japanese language and culture courses offered at the Center.
Location | Kyoto, Japan |
Type of Program | Semester Exchange |
Level of Study | Undergraduate |
Length of Program | 5 months |
Program Dates | First Semester: September - January |
Language of Instruction | Japanese, English |
Travel Grant | $1500 |
WAM Requirement (Out of 100) | 60 |
Course Information | To be confirmed |
Accommodation | To be confirmed |
Exchange Student Website | To be confirmed |
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for this program, you must:
- Have a WAM of 60 or higher
- Completion of at least 30 cp at the time of application and 60 cp at time of departure.
- Enough credit points remaining to complete the program.
- Comply with the eligibility criteria outlined in the Student Exchange Policy.
How to Apply
Applicants must complete an online Application form. You'll need to include:
Your personal details, One University preference, It should take around 2 - 3 minutes to complete an application.
Important notes:
Application Fee and Payment Options: For all exchange programs (semester and short term), there is a compulsory application fee. For more information and payment options please refer to the Payment Website.
Insurance: It is a requirement of the exchange program that all students must purchase their own travel insurance to cover them for the duration of their journey beyond their overseas program. Students will be covered throughout the duration of their exchange program dates. More information will be given to students upon acceptance.
Program Costs: You remain enrolled at Macquarie University and continue to pay your tuition fees to Macquarie University. As an exchange student you pay no tuition fees to host university. However, you must also always be prepared for unexpected expenses, and should consider how you will be dealing with the expenses of your exchange before you leave your home country. Prior to departure, you will need to save sufficient funds to cover all of your expenses for the duration of your exchange. Some costs to consider include: airfares, students visa (if required), travel health insurance, accommodation, food, additional travel, entertainment, textbooks, incidental expense. If you wish to work while you are away, it is important to note that work rights for international students vary from country to country. For further information about your visa restrictions please contact the consulate or embassy of your host country.
*Disclaimer: Macquarie University does not ensure the quality or reputation of activities run externally, should students choose to undertake these activities they take on the full risk and responsibility. All students need to undertake their own risk assessment before departure, considering wisely their personal health and safety risks. Ultimately participation in these activities is at the students’ risk.
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AU $2000
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mi.exchange@mq.edu.au
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