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.

Location

Exchange Student information

Information about the city of Saitama and surrounding area.

City tour of Saitama