Kyushu - Durham University

Kyushu University

Founded in 1911, Kyushu University is a leading research-oriented institute of higher education in Fukuoka, which is historically renowned as Japan’s gateway to Asia for profound cultural and economic interactions due to its geographical proximity to continental Asia.

Find out more at Kyushu's website

Number of places available: 5 full year places

Kyushu University website
Campus website
Kyushu University Fact Sheet 2023-2024
Incoming exchange email address: Yuki FUKUSHIMA (Ms.) / exchange@jimu.kyushu-u.ac.jp

Academic Information

International exchange students may choose one of the following programs:

School and Graduate School

Students may take courses offered by Kyushu University’s undergraduate and graduate schools. Graduate students who wish to do research may request research supervision.

Website	https://www.kyushu-u.ac.jp/en/faculty/undergraduate/
Language in Use	Japanese; Limited number of English courses
Eligibility	GPA 3.2/4.0; JLPT N1 or Level 1
Campus	Ito Campus, Ohashi Campus, Chikushi Campus or Hospital Campus
Application deadline	October 15 for Spring Admission, March 10 for Fall Admission
Syllabus	https://www.kyushu-u.ac.jp/en/education/class/learning/syllabus/department
Academic Calendar	https://www.kyushu-u.ac.jp/en/education/schedule/

*Dates may vary slightly yearly

Japanese Language and Culture Course (JLCC)

This program is for undergraduate students majoring in Japanese studies at their home institution.

Website	http://www.isc.kyushu-u.ac.jp/jlcc/en/
Language in Use	Japanese
Eligibility	GPA 3.2/4.0, JLPT N1 *JLPT N2 would be acceptable
Campus	Ito Campus
Application deadline	February 10
Number of Exchange Students	2
Academic Calendar	http://www.isc.kyushu-u.ac.jp/jlcc/en/courses

*Dates may vary slightly yearly

Japan in Today's World (JTW)

This program is for undergraduate students majoring in any subject.

Website	http://isc.kyushu-u.ac.jp/jtw/
Language in Use	English
Eligibility	GPA 3.2/4.0
Campus	Ito Campus
Application deadline	October 15 for Spring Admission; February 10 for Fall Admission
Number of Exchange Students	2
Academic Calendar	http://www.isc.kyushu-u.ac.jp/jtw/program