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Chukyo University
Nagoya, Japan
(pop. 2.3 million)
Student Enrollment: 13,290
Language of instruction: Japanese
www.chukyo-u.ac.jp/
Undergraduate Schools
Student Comments
PROGRAM TYPE
ISEP-Exchange: Academic year or semester (both starting in April)
ISEP-Exchange for International students.
ISEP-Exchange for US students.
Chance of Placement
ISEP-Exchange chance of placement is generally Excellent for US and I-to-I students. For the most current availability, see the Sites Open for Applications for US Students or Sites Open for I-to-I Applications.
Courses
School of Commerce; Computer and Cognitive Sciences (computer science, cognitive science, media arts & sciences); Economics; Health and Sport Sciences (sport science, health science); Humanities (primarily responsible for first & second year instruction); Law; Letters (Japanese literature, linguistic expressions); Management; Psychology; Sociology; World English (English language & communication, British & American cultural studies).
Courses taught in English
2010-11 English Course List:
The Culture and Society of Japan, Japanese Culture and Art, International Business Theory, World Literatures in English, Foundations of Japanese Studies, Oral Communication, International Business, American Literature in the 20th Century, American Culture, British Social History
Courses for Graduate (Masters) Level
For upper-division and graduate students, Chukyo offers a variety of advanced courses in the fields of computer and cognitive sciences (media arts and web design are particularly strong), and media studies.
Academic Notes
For all students, there is a wide variety of courses in Japanese culture, history, current affairs, and Japanese language (beginning to advanced levels). For those interested in fields relating to the Japanese economy, finance, commerce, and management, a program of courses from the School of Commerce, Economics, and Management can be arranged at any level from lower division to graduate.
Special Academic Conditions
Students with a minimum of one year of college-level Japanese who are interested in an immersion experience are encouraged to apply for Chukyo University. Applicants must have a minimum cumulative 3.0 GPA.
Special ISEP Application Instructions
Applications for Chukyo must be received by November 1. Chukyo follows the Japanese academic calendar so both semester and full year students start in April.
Language Notes
- A minimum of 2 semesters of university-level Japanese or the equivalent must be completed prior to program.
- Japanese language courses are offered in addition to regular classes during the semester for all levels.
- Individual tutoring is offered for all levels.
- Students with intermediate to advanced proficiency are permitted to take regular academic courses taught in Japanese.
Note: The host institution ultimately determines your proficiency level and course eligibility.
Program Dates
Academic year: April to December; Semester 1: April to July. Students may only start in April and applications must be received by November 1. Through special arrangement, full year students will take their exams early in order to finish in December.
Housing and Meals
ISEP students are housed in single-occupancy rooms with private bath and kitchen in modern flats near Nagoya campus. No married student housing is available. A stipend is provided to purchase meals on campus or in town restaurants, or to cook meals in the room.
Student Activities
Students are encouraged to take part in the many extracurricular clubs open to all students. Most students also opt to take one or more courses in Health and Sport Sciences. Some examples of this are Kendo, Judo, Basketball, and Gymnastics. The Toyota campus hosts a wide variety of athletic facilities including an ice skating rink where Chukyo students trained to become Olympic champions.
Profile
Founded in 1954, Chukyo University is one of the largest private universities in central Japan and has two campus locations: Nagoya and Toyota. Facilities at both locations include a library, an audiovisual center, computer workshops and sports facilities. There are also research institutes for social science, artificial intelligence technology, small business and other fields.
Location
Nagoya is a large, attractive industrial city on the Pacific coast, midway between Tokyo and Osaka. The city campus has a high concentration of students, while the other campus is located just outside the city made famous as the home of Toyota, the automobile company.
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