[International Exchange Programs]
Hosting International Students

Acceptance of International Students
Number of International Students
Japanese Government (MEXT) Scholarship Students
Foreign Government Scholarship International Students
Privately-Financed International Students
Support for International Students

Number of International Students
Countries and Area Graduate School
(Professional Degree Program) Students		 Undergraduate Students Special Auditors Research Students Special Research Students Grand Total
Government etc Private Government etc Private Government etc Private Government etc Private Government etc Private Government etc Private Total
China 13(1) 3 4(1) 1 21(2) 21(2)
Taiwan 1(1) 1 2(1) 2(1)
Ghana 1     1 1
Indonesia 1     1 1
Turkey 1     1 1
Total 14(2) 1 4 2 4(1)   1 3 23(3) 26(3)
As of May 1, 2025 The figures in parentheses indicate the number of Ph.D.Program

Japanese Government (MEXT) Scholarship Students
We accept Japanese Government (MEXT) Scholarship Students from the following programs.
These programs are open to applicants residing outside japan.
--- Recruitment for the Embassy Recommendation Program is conducted through the Japanese Embassy or Consulate General in your country.
--- Recruitment for the University Recommendation Program is conducted through your university, which has a student exchange agreement with our university.

Application time and others
Programs Recruitment Method Application time and others Position in Jouetsu University of Education
Research students Embassy recommendation May Student recruitment by Japanese Embassies in your home country.
Screening of application document, written examinations and interview examinations in your country.
Recommendation to MEXT (The Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology) through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.		 Research student
University recommendation February ~ March

Screening of application document in this University.

Recommendation to MEXT through this University.		 Research student (It is possible to go to graduate school (master’s degree))
Japanese Studies students Embassy recommendation November ~ February

Student recruitment by Japanese Embassies in your home country.
Screening of application document, written examinations and interview examinations in your country.

Recommendation to MEXT through the Ministry of  Foreign Affairs.		 Special Auditors
University recommendation March ~ April Screening of application document in Joetsu University of Education.
Recommendation to MEXT through Joetsu University of Education.		 Special Auditors
Teacher Training students Embassy recommendation November ~ February

Student recruitment by Japanese Embassies in your home country.
Screening of application document, written examinations and interview examinations in your country.

Recommendation to MEXT through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.		 Research Student
Recruitment time and others

Application requirements
Programs Application requirements and others
Research students Qualification University (college) graduate or above (including prospective graduate)
Age

Under 35 years old (at time of acceptance)

Japanese Studies students

 Qualification A person who is studying at an overseas university, in principle, is major in the field related to Japanese language / Japanese culture, and has enough Japanese language proficiency to receive training.
Age

Over 18 years old and under 30 years old (at time of acceptance)
Teacher Training students Qualification University (college) graduate or Graduate of a school for teacher training who has taught in a school in his / her country for more than 5 years.
Age

Under 35 years old (at time of acceptance)
Application requirements
As for the summaries of programs of Teacher Training students and Japanese Studies students, see below.
2025 Teacher Training Students Course guide
2025 Japanese Studies Students Course guide

Foreign Government Scholarship International Students
Government of the country of residence may offer scholarship program for students to study in Japan and other countries.
Confirm with your university office or government office in charge of education for information on availability and eligibility regarding such scholarships.

Privately-Financed International Students
Privately-financed international students refer to foreign students other than government-sponsored foreign students or foreign government-sponsored students who study at Japanese universities using scholarships from private organizations or by paying their own expenses.
Application guidance for Joetsu University of Education research students

Scholarship Information
The Student Exchange Support Program (Scholarship for Short-term Study in Japan)
This is the operation provided by Japan Student Service Organization (JASSO) and the system to support a student who remains to be enrolled in a domestic university (college) and comes to study at a Japanese university for a short period (within 1 year) based on the exchange agreement and others.

Scholarship Application requirements and others
Student Exchange Support Program (Scholarship for Study in Japan under Agreement) A person who is recommended by the university with an agreement of international academic exchange where he or she is enrolled.

https://www.jasso.go.jp/en/ryugaku/scholarship_j/ukeire.html

Student Exchange Support Program (Scholarship for Study in Japan under Agreement)

Other scholarships
Scholarships Application requirements and others
Honors Scholarships A person who has a residential qualification (overseas study) and is enrolled as a formal student or research student.
https://www.jasso.go.jp/en/study_j/scholarships/shoureihi/index.html
Rotary Yoneyama Memorial Scholarship A person who has a residential qualification (overseas study) and is enrolled as a formal student or research student and is under 45 years old.
http://www.rotary-yoneyama.or.jp
Heiwa Nakajima Foundation A person who has a residential qualification (overseas study) and is enrolled as a formal student
http://www.hnf.jp/
Other scholarships


Support for International Students

Japanese Supplementary Classes
In addition to ordinary lessons, you can take the Japanese language supplementary class according to your Japanese language capability. Free of expense.

Tutor System
Japanese students perform guidance of learning and research including Japanese language guidance and daily care for international students who have been in Japan for one year or less.

International Student Communication Plaza

This plaza is provided for learning and communication among foreign students. PCs and books related to Japanese language are available.

Within the utilization time (10:00 ~ 17:00), you can freely use them.

Events for International Students

We provide various events for the support for international students.

Main annual events are as follows.

Time Events
April Orientation for international students who entered in April
May Informal gathering of President and international students who entered in April
June Traffic safety guidance for international students
July Takada Town Walking Tour
August Achivement presentation of international students of short-term programs
September Certification ceremony for students of short-term programs
October Field trip (experience of Japanese culture / history and region) for international students
Orientation for international students who entered in October
Traffic safety guidance for international students
Participation in the university festival
Informal gathering of President and international students who entered in October
November International students talkfest about the "world"
December Opinion exchange meeting with international students
February Presentation of international students who completed courses
Ski experience tour for international students
March International gathering in Joetsu University of Education
Certification ceremony for international students of short-term programs
Presentation ceremony for international students who completed courses

Events of university

Interaction with community

・LAMP (Language Acquition and Maintenance Project) : In collaboration with JOETSU INTERNATIONAL NETWORK, we provide study support for JSL children connected to foreign countries.
・We have local people participating in university events such as "International Students Talk / Talk with International Students" and "International gathering in Joetsu University of Education".
・Education for International Understanding Dispatch Project : International students visit mainly elementary, junior high, and high schools in the Joetsu erea to interact and contribute to cross-cultural understanding among children and students.
・International students can also participate in local events such as cherry blossom viewing and folk song performances at summer festivals.

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