短期留学・STEPS
Exchange Program
Every year, we welcome short-term exchange students from numerous countries with diverse cultural backgrounds and understandings. Students may pick Saitama because they like Japan and wish to learn about the country. However, exchange students will discover that Saitama University is the worlds' gateway to Japan, and Japan's gateway to the world.
Courses
Regular courses
We offer more than 50 regular courses, conducted in English and ranging from beginner to advanced level. Students will pursue regular courses or the intensive Japanese course depending on Japanese and English language proficiency.
Intensive Japanese Course
For students who wish to concentrate on Japanese language studies, our Japanese Education Center provides comprehensive courses on the Japanese language. Students will be able to take courses in their fields of study in Japanese depending on progress of Japanese proficiency.
Tuition
Exchange students from our partners' universities will be exempt from tuition, based on corresponding agreements. Once tuition payment is made at your home institute, additional payment will not be needed at Saitama.
Housing
All exchange students from our partners' universities are given priority to move into our student on-campus housing, I-House. I-House includes single unities and family units. Each unit includes a private bathroom and kitchen furnished with basic electric appliances and utensils. More attractively, I-house is located on campus with a two-minute walking distance from the main buildings. And most importantly, we think of the safety of our students with 24 hours security guards.
Who can apply
Open to: Undergraduate and graduate students currently enrolled at one of our overseas partner institutes.
Study Period
Two Terms or Four Terms
How to apply
Apply through your university's study abroad office. All required documents must be submitted to your university's study abroad office.
Admission deadline for attending the program
Please ask study abroad coordinator at your institution.
Each year, we send application information, including application deadline, to the coordinator.
Living in Saitama
Saitama was once known as 'Sakitama' some say the origin of 'Sakitama' is 'the Gateway to the Capital Tokyo', some say it is 'the Prologue to a life of happiness.' Like the origin of our city, Saitama University will become the gateway to your dreams and wishes. We will be the stepping-stone towards your goal by developing your values and potentials. We will nurture a challenging spirit and strength for you to overcome hardships on the journey towards your dreams.