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Study Abroad (Eikei⇒Overseas)

Eikei University of Hiroshima has prepared the following study abroad programs.

Gain experiences in solving various problems and overcome difficulties
Acquire skills to carry out your assignments in spite of difficulties
Develop the ability to collaborate with others who have diverse cultural backgrounds, values, etc.

A scholarship of 50,000JPY/month is granted to strudents participating in an exchange program.

Student Exchange Programs

It is possible to study at the universities that have student exchange agreement with Eikei University of Hiroshima.
As of October 2022, we are deliberating on exchange agreements with 16 universities in 10 countries and a region.

General Study Abroad Programs

Students can choose a host country from 48 universities in 10 countries (as of October 2022) through external partner agency (with a screening test).

Differences between "Student Exchange Programs" and "General Study Abroad Programs"

Differences between "Student Exchange Programs" and "General Study Abroad Programs"
	Student Exchange Programs	General Study Abroad Programs
Program offered by	Eikei University of Hiroshima	External cooperating aqency
Duration	6 months or 1 year	From 3 months to 1 year
Tuition at your host university	No additional charge	Required
Other necessary expenses	Visa application fees, travel expenses, insurance, living expenses (housing, food, communication), etc.
Credit approval	Credits will be granted to students who successfully complete a course at a host university whose credits are compatible with those at Eikei University of Hiroshima.
Departure	Sophomore or later
Destination	16 partner universities in 10 countries and a region	48 universities in 10 countries and a region (as of October 2022)*It may increase in the future.

If you study abroad for 3 or more quarters, it may take you more than 4 years to graduate.
The information above may be subject to change without notice.

Student exchange program at a partner university

We have made exchange partnerships with 16 universities in 10 countries and regions around the world.
We will continue to add more exchange partnerships.

Short-term study abroad programs at the University of California,San Diego and other universities are also available.

MAP：Student exchange program at a partner university

INTI international university（Malaysia）
Daffodil International University（Bangladesh）
Chungnam National University（Korea）
University of Taipei（Taiwan）
I-Shou University（Taiwan）
Asia University（Taiwan）
Mahidol University International college（Thailand）
Sripatum University（Thailand）

Mendel University in Brno（Czech Republic）
South-Eastern Finland University of Applied Sciences（Finland）
Karelia University of Applied Sciences（Finland）
University of Northampton（England）

University of Houston Victoria（USA）
University of Hawai’i at Mānoa（USA）
University of Hawai’i at Hilo（USA）
Universidade Paulista（Brazil）

FAQ about Study Abroad Programs

: Not only can you improve your communication skills in foreign languages but you can also develop your ability to see things from a broader perspective, understand different culutures and be considerate of diversity in interacting with people from various backgrounds.
We believe that these skills will be useful no matter what kind of job you aim for in the future.

: Please check the Differences between "Student Exchange Programs" and "General Study Abroad Programs" above to learn more about the differences between exchange programs and general study abroad programs.

: It depends on the programs and the host university of studying abroad.
It will mostly be university dormitories or homestays.

: Mainly you can manage your money by cash, credit cards *(1) , international cash cards and debit cards. It's advisable to have some cash on hand. Although there are more opportunities to pay by card abroad than in Japan, it is still advisable to have some cash with you. We recommend that you use multiple methods to diversify your risk in case of theft and other troubles.
*(1) Students without a specified sum of income may not be able to apply for a credit card. If that is the case, please have your parent or guardian apply for the card to get a family membership card for you. Some student-only credit cards are available. Please check and compare the conditions and the availability of such cards. Recomendable international credit card companies and their cards are VISA, Mastercard, and AMERICAN EXPRESS.

: It is convenient to have a personal computer and electronic dictionary. In particular, we strongly recommend that you bring a personal computer with you as it is used daily for submitting reports and conducting research for that purpose. In addition, you may get sick in an unfamiliar environment and local medicines may not be suitable, so it's advisable to bring the medicines and cosmetics* that you're used to.
*Please follow the rules of the airline you are flying with regarding restrictions on checked baggage such as medicines and cosmetics (liquids).

: Restricted items vary depending on the host country, so check the websites of the immigration authorities and the customs and quarantine information of your host country for details.
Australia has particularly strict restrictions on the entry of foodstuffs into the country. If you bring in a restricted item undeclared, you can be fined, and in some cases prosecuted and imprisoned.

: Part-time work is prohibited in principle. However, there are cases in which part-time work is permitted on campus if certain conditions are met.

: There are 3 options: namely 3 months, 6 months or 1 year. Students who wish to study abroad for less than two quarters in the University's academic calendar can graduate in four years. Students who wish to study abroad for three or more quarters cannot earn the credits for Problem-Based Learning (PBL), which is a required subject in their second and third years of Eikei University of Hiroshima. So it will take more than four years to graduate.

: The qualifications and criteria for studying in an English-speaking country depends on the host country.
Typical examples include TOEFL iBT*(1) and IELTS*(2).
In some cases, TOEIC scores do not meet the requirements for studying abroad.
*(1) TOEFL iBT is an English proficiency test required for studying abroad, mainly in the United States and Canada. (Please check TOEFL examination application site for details.)
*(2) IELTS is an English proficiency test required for studying abroad, mainly in the United Kingdom and Oceania. (For details, please check IELTS application site (Japan English Proficiency Association/IDP Education).)

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