International Exchange Program

Participants in the International Exchange Program at Senshu University are required to attend regular classes conducted in Japanese. Upon screening students’ application forms, each student will be assigned to an appropriate school and department as well as a suitable advisory professor for their studies. This is a non-degree program with courses available at either the undergraduate or graduate level.

The academic year for regular students at Senshu University begins on April 1. Exchange students may begin their study period either on April 1 or September 1, and may study for either one academic year (two semesters) or one semester.
The General Information for the following academic year will be distributed to partner universities by September of the preceding year.

Schedule for April Admission
SeptemberGeneral Information released
Late NovemberNomination/Application Deadline for April Entry
Early February Letter of Acceptance issued and visa application process begins
Early April Arrival in Japan and commencement of exchange program
Schedule for September Admission
September
General Information released
Early May
Nomination/Application Deadline for September Entry
Early July
 Letter of Acceptance issued and visa application process begins
Early SeptemberArrival in Japan and commencement of exchange program
**Note
The International Exchange Program is only offered to students from partner universities.
In principle, this program is a two-semester (one academic year) program. If a student wishes to participate for only one semester, this must be indicated by the partner university at the time of nomination.

Applications Open for the International Exchange Student Program

Downloadable application files for The International Exchange Student Program 2026–2027 *NEW