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AGU (Aoyama Gakuin university) (located in tokyo)

AGU has two campuses, one in Shibuya and another in Sagamihara in Kanagawa. The campuses are about 90 minutes away from each other using public transportation. Aoyama Gakuin University offers undergraduate and graduate students numerous opportunities with various programs across the various faculties. The resident faculties of the AGU are Aoyama Standard, College of Literature, College of Education, Psychology and Human Studies, College of Economics, Faculty of Law, School of Business, School of International Politics, Economics and Communication, School of Cultural and Creative Studies, College of Science and Engineering, School of Social Informatics, School of Global Studies and Collaboration, and College of Community Studies.

Exchange students at AGU can enroll not only in courses offered by the college/school they belong to, but also in courses offered by other colleges/schools and in a wide range of fields, including Aoyama Standard courses (general education). Additionally, as a general rule, exchange students can take courses at both campuses, except for credited Japanese language courses and specific restricted courses. Undergraduate exchange students are required to take at least 14 credits per semester at AGU (at least 10 hours of class time per week) to maintain student visa status. Most of the courses are two credits per semester. Each period is 90 minutes long, and one semester consists of 15 weeks of classes. AGU offers many courses that are taught in English

For more detailed information about the University and the application information that is needed on their end, check out this link for information about the University for information about their application process, check out this link. Please finish the Hamline application at least two weeks before AGU's nomination deadline.

For Hamline's exchange agreement, students are billed for Hamline tuition, but room and board are billed separately by the host University.

Location

The city of Shibuya has numerous shops and offices in the center, most of which are located around the train station. One of the most famous sights of Shibuya is the "loyal dog" Hachikō, which is located in front of the train station. The statue is one of the most famous venues for events and appointments in all of Japan. Street concerts often take place here, with the local music labels promoting their artists. The shopping street Center-gai (センター街, Sentā-gai) is also well known. Near the train station, there is also the Shibuya Crossing is the "world’s busiest pedestrian crossing", which is crossed by up to 15,000 people at peak times, i.e. at the traffic light phase. Shibuya Bit Valley is an allusion to Silicon Valley, because here is a large concentration of companies from the information technology industry in Japan.

City: Shibuya City, Japan
Population: 230,609 (January 2024)
Currency: The currency in Japan is the Yen (¥)
Housing: Details on the AGU website

What to do in Shibuya City

To learn more about Shibuya and life in the city, please click the link. Shibuya is a central part of the Tokyo metropolitan area.

Current Travel Information:

Please note warnings from the U.S. Authorities about safety in the country you want to travel to. Here is the current status about Japan.

Passport & Visa Details:

All travelers must have a current passport that is not set to expire for 6 months post programs to participate in this program.

U.S. citizens must have a passport, and visa to study in the country.

For Visa information going to Japan please visit the Embassy of Japan in Chicago website here.

To apply or renew your U.S. passport, please see the U.S. Department of State's website

For more information on Visa requirements, please see the U.S. Department of State's International Travel website

For non-U.S. citizens on the program, please make sure all your travel documents are prepared prior to departure, and seek assistance through your home country's consulate.

kgu (Kwansei Gakuin University) (NEAR kyoto & OSAKA)

International students who wish to study at Kwansei Gakuin University will be enrolled in the English-language program as English-language international students. Proof that the international students have a high level of English is required. A good thing is that courses held in English have fewer students in the course and therefore more direct contact with the professors. However, a Japanese language course taught in Japanese is mandatory. Of course, there is no restriction on taking courses in Japanese. At KGU, there are 15 colleges for bachelor's courses.

An overview of the bachelor's courses is available on the KGU website. At this link, you'll find a list of the different programs offered by KGU that you might be interested in. Please keep in mind that they'll have different timelines as well as costs.

Please finish the Hamline application at least two weeks before KGU's nomination deadline.

For Hamline's exchange agreement, students are billed for Hamline tuition, room and board (meals).

Location

Kwansei Gakuin University is based in the city of Nishinomiya, the city of “life, culture and education” and has a population of about 484,000 people. Known for its cultural and educational institutions, the city is also surrounded by its natural location near the Rokko mountain range to the north and beautiful Osaka Bay to the south. Nishinomiya is home to the Hanshin Tigers professional baseball team and the sanctuary of high school baseball players, Hanshin-Koshien Stadium. Nishinomiya is also famous for its sake microbrewery district and many cake factories.

The city of Nishinomiya belongs to the Hyōgo Prefecture which plays a major role in the economy in the field of agriculture, forestry and fisheries. Hyōgo Prefecture also has an IT industry, many heavy industries, metal and medicine, with the Port of Kobe being one of the largest ports in Japan. The Port of Kobe is also home to one of the world's fastest supercomputers.

City: Nishinomiya, Japan
Population: 484,368 (2022)
Currency: Yen
Housing: details on the KGU website
Dining: details on the KGU website

What to do in Nishinomiya city

To learn more about Nishinomiya and life in the city please click the link.

Current Travel Information:

Please note warnings from the U.S. Authorities about safety in the country you want to travel to. Here is the current status about Japan.

Passport & Visa Details:

All travelers must have a current passport that is not set to expire for 6 months after the program to participate in this program.

U.S. citizens must have a passport, and visa to study in the country.

For Visa information going to Japan please visit the Embassy of Japan in Chicago website here.

To apply or renew your U.S. passport, please see the U.S. Department of State's website

For more information on Visa requirements, please see the U.S. Department of State's International Travel website

For non-U.S. citizens on the program, please make sure all your travel documents are prepared prior to departure, and seek assistance through your home country's consulate.

Nagasaki university

At Nagasaki University, undergraduate exchange students are eligible to enroll in courses across 11 faculties, while graduate exchange students are eligible to enroll in courses across 9 graduate schools. Here you'll find information about Nagasaki University's exchange program, including deadlines and other relevant information. Nagasaki University has many campuses across the city of Nagasaki.

Please finish the Hamline application at least two weeks before NU's nomination deadline.

For Hamline's exchange agreement, students are billed for Hamline tuition, and room, but meals are billed separately by the host University.

location

Nagasaki City is the capital of Nagasaki Prefecture on the island of Kyushu in southern Japan. The city is located a little more than an hour and a half by bullet train and other public transportation from Fukuoka City, which has a population of 1.77 million people, with the greater Kitakyushu-Fukuoka metro area having a population of over 4.5 million people.

Nagasaki has a unique topography. The city is clustered around Nagasaki Port, a harbor surrounded by mountains on three sides. The urban area extends up the hillsides, and it is a compact city where people live in harmony with nature. When you walk around the downtown area, you will be surprised by all the ups and downs. The views overlooking the harbor of the city are incredible.

In addition, Nagasaki has historically always been a key place for international relations. During the centuries before the Meiji Restoration, when Japan was closed to the rest of the world, Nagasaki Port was the only place where trade with foreign countries could take place. Culture, knowledge, and foods from Asia and Europe reached Japan via Nagasaki. Nagasaki is much more than just the name of one of the cities where a nuclear bomb was dropped during World War 2; you'll find a lot of impactful history in the city, both from the bombing and before it.

The dynamic night view from the top of Mt. Inasa, a prominent landmark of Nagasaki City, is sure to leave an incredible impression on your memory of your study abroad experience.

City: Nagasaki, Japan
Population: 392,281 (2024)
Currency: Yen
Housing: details on the NU website

What to do in Nagasaki City

To learn more about Nagasaki and life in the city, please click the link.

Current Travel Information:

Please note warnings from the U.S. Authorities about safety in the country you want to travel to. Here is the current status about Japan.

Passport & Visa Details:

All travelers must have a current passport that is not set to expire for 6 months post programs to participate in this program.

U.S. citizens must have a passport, and visa to study in the country.

For Visa information going to Japan please visit the Embassy of Japan in Chicago website here.

To apply or renew your U.S. passport, please see the U.S. Department of State's website

For more information on Visa requirements, please see the U.S. Department of State's International Travel website

For non-U.S. citizens on the program, please make sure all your travel documents are prepared prior to departure, and seek assistance through your home country's consulate.

sOUTH KOREA

konkuk university (LOCATED IN SEOUL)

At Konkuk University (KU), international students can choose from a wide variety of undergraduate and graduate programs. Konkuk University has twelve colleges for undergraduate students and six colleges for graduate students. This includes faculties such as Liberal Arts, Social Science, Real Estate School, Art & Design, and many more. A wide range of English language courses are available for both Korean and international students.

Here you will find information about the Exchange Program at KU.

Please visit the Konkuk University website for information on how to apply. Please note that you will need to complete two applications, one to Hamline University and one to Konkuk University.

Please finish the Hamline application at least two weeks before KU's nomination deadline.

For Hamline's exchange agreement, students are billed for Hamline tuition, but room and board are billed separately by the host University.

Location

The city of Seoul is the capital of South Korea. The official Korean name is "Seoul Special City", this designation indicates the status as the capital and administrative parity with the provinces. The population of Seoul is about 9.8 million and it is the center of the Sudogwon metropolitan area. Sudogwon is considered one of the five largest metropolitan areas in the world and is the fourth largest economy in the world.

In addition to its status as the capital, Seoul is also the financial, cultural and educational center of South Korea. 15 of the Fortune Global 500 companies are headquartered in Seoul, including Samsung, LG and Hyundai. The city also hosted the 1988 Summer Olympics and was one of the venues for the 2002 FIFA World Cup. The city is known worldwide as the historic center of South Korea and the birthplace of Korean Wave and K-Pop.

City: Seoul, South Korea
Population: 9.766.886 (by 2019)
Weather Averages: Fall: Mid 80s (high) to Mid 50s (low)
Spring: Mid 60s (high) to Mid 30s (low)
Currency: South Korean Won
Housing: details on the KU website
Dining:details on the KU website

What to do in Seoul city

To learn more about Seoul and life in the city please click the link.

Current Travel Information:

Please note warnings from the U.S. Authorities about safety in the country you want to travel to. Here is the current status about South Korea.

Passport & Visa Details:

All travelers must have a current passport that is not set to expire for 6 months after the program to participate in this program.

U.S. citizens must have a passport, and visa to study in the country.

To get more information about obtaining a visa to study in South Korea, please visit here.

To apply or renew your U.S. passport, please see the U.S. Department of State's website

For more information on Visa requirements, please see the U.S. Department of State's International Travel website

For non-U.S. citizens on the program, please make sure all your travel documents are prepared prior to departure, and seek assistance through your home country's consulate.

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