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: 2 full year places

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

Academic Information

International exchange students may choose to apply for one (1) of the following three (3) programs:

Undergrad and Graduate School

Through this programme, Durham students may take courses offered directly by Kyushu University’s undergraduate and graduate schools. You will be studying amongst Japanese university students at the same academic level, with most materials and instruction being in Japanese. Graduate students who wish to do research may request research supervision.

Program details
Website	https://www.kyushu-u.ac.jp/en/faculty/undergraduate/
Language in Use	Japanese (there is a limited number of courses taught in English)
Applicant Eligibility	GPA 3.2/4.0 JLPT N1
Campus	Ito Campus, Ohashi Campus, Chikushi Campus or Hospital Campus
Application Deadline	10 March
Study Load	28 credits per academic year

*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. It is provided by the International Student Center at Kyushu University, and all courses are conducted in Japanese. This programme offers opportunities to improve your Japanese language skills for conducting research in the area of Japanese studies in the future.

Program details
Website	http://www.isc.kyushu-u.ac.jp/jlcc/en/
Language in Use	Japanese
Applicant Eligibility	GPA 3.2/4.0 JLPT N1 *JLPT N2 would be acceptable
Campus	Ito Campus
Application Deadline	10 February
Study Load	30 credits per academic year

*Dates may vary slightly yearly

Japan in Today's World (JTW)

This program is for undergraduate students majoring in any subject. It focuses on introducing you to today’s Japanese culture, society, and economy through rigorous academic courses and other learning activities, all conducted in English. Beginner's Japanese language courses are available.

Program details
Website	http://isc.kyushu-u.ac.jp/jtw/
Language in Use	English
Applicant Eligibility	GPA 3.2/4.0 TOEFL iBT 79, IELTS 6.0 or equivalent
Campus	Ito Campus
Application Deadline	10 February
Study Load	12 modules per academic year

*Dates may vary slightly yearly

Study Load

At Kyushu, one (1) credit is usually awarded for a course with 15-hours of class time, and two (2) credits for a
course with 30- hours. For language courses, one (1) credit is given for 30-hours of class time.

Japanese immigration law stipulates that international individuals that hold a student visa are required to spend at least 10-hours in class or research every week.