Saitama University
Location
Saitama, Japan
Within the greater Tokyo area, northwest of the city center
Founded
1949
Exchange partner with UIS since 2010
Student Population
8,600
Requirements
- Must be a UIS undergrad or graduate student
- Must have at least a 2.4 GPA
Courses
- Enroll into the intensive Japanese Language program, equivalent of 10 credits of instruction per semester.
- About 50 courses are taught in English across many disciplines.
Finances
The SU academic calendar is very different from the UIS calendar. Students considering studying for one semester only are encouraged to consider the spring/summer semester rather than the fall/winter semester.
Passport & Visa
- Students will require a passport to participate on this program.
- For assistance securing a U.S. Passport, visit Travel.State.Gov.
- U.S. citizens require a visa in order to participate in this program. After acceptance into the program, students follow instructions from the host university to apply for the visa.