Student Exchange Programs

• Okayama University’s Primary International Exchange Agreements
• Okayama University Student Exchange Programs
• Okayama University Short-Term Student Exchange Program (Exchange Program Okayama: EPOK)
• Okayama University Language Training Student Dispatch Programs (International Center)
• Okayama University Language Training Student Exchange Program (Foreign Language Education Center)
• Okayama University Japanese Language Program (International Center)

Okayama University’s Primary International Exchange Agreements

In order to help foster graduates who have a cosmopolitan outlook and an appreciation for and understanding of foreign cultures, Okayama University has student exchange and researcher exchange activities positively. Our school has numerous partnerships with universities and research institutions abroad, including 51 University Level International Exchange Agreements and 123 Faculty Level International Exchange Agreements. (as of July 1, 2009)



Short-Term Study Abroad Programs (EPOK):United States 8/ England 3/ Australia 2/ Thailand 2/ China 1/ Vietnam 1. Some of these have summer language training programs.
51 University Level International Exchange Agreements
123 Faculty Level International Exchange Agreements (as of July 1, 2009)

1. Okayama-Hue International Master's Program and dispatch of Japanese language instructor to University of Dalat
2. Okayama University-North East China Universities Platform 'Graduate' Student Exchange Program (O-NECUS program)
3. National Institute of Cholera and Enteral Diseases
4. Cooperative Partnership with Republic of Palau UNESCO Chair

Okayama University Student Exchange Programs

Okayama University Short-Term Student Exchange Program

(Exchange Program Okayama: EPOK)

EPOK Partners (17 universities in 6 countries)

Okayama University Language Training Student Dispatch Programs (International Center)

●Dispatch of students to Southern Oregon University, United States
　（Intensive 28-Day English Course（Aug. and Sep.））

●Dispatch of students to the University of Adelaide, Australia
　（Intensive 38-Day English Course（Aug. amd Sep.））

Okayama University Language Training Student Exchange Program
(Foreign Language Education Center)

Okayama University students go to Sungkyunkwan University - Korean language intensive course

　　1st : Aug. 2 - 23, 2007 ; 6 students participating
　　2nd : Aug. 4 - 22, 2008 ; 8 students participating
　　3rd : Aug. 3 - 21, 2009 ; 6 students participating (expected)

Sungkyunkwan University students come to Okayama University

Main contents

• Japanese course (speaking / writing)
• Lectures about Japanese culture
• Japanese cultural experiences (tea ceremony, “Hadaka-Matsuri” in Saidai-ji)
• Excursion to the outskirts of Okayama (Kibitsu Shrine, Korakuen-Park, Kurashiki-Bikan-Area)
• Tour to famous historic places (Kyoto, Hiroshima, Hagi, Tsuwano etc.)
• Exchanges with Okayama University students

1st session : Feb. 4 - 21, 2007 ; 12 students participating
2nd session : Feb. 3 - 23, 2008 ; 12 students participating
3rd session : Feb. 1 - 22, 2009 ; 11 students participating

Okayama University Japanese Language Program (International Center)

International Center provides various Japanese Language Programs.

Japanese language trainees

The Intensive Japanese Language Course provides a 6-month intensive Japanese language and background information of Japan training course (Research Students and Educational Training Researchers) as preliminary education.

Preparatory Education for Exchange Students between Japanese and Korean Schools of Science and Engineering

The ‘Japan Korea Joint Exchange Program’ based on the ‘Japan Korea Joint Declaration’ (1998), started in 2000. This program is a ten year plan in which Korean students are invited to the science and engineering departments of Japanese national universities to study for four years.

Students Training in the Japanese Language and Culture

Every October, Okayama University accepts a number of students eligible for Japanese government (Monbukagakusho) scholarships into the "Japanese Studies" Program. Students who would like to pursue their studies of the Japanese language and culture must register at their universities in their own countries.

Exchange Students, Undergraduate Students, and Graduate Students

We are providing Japanese language courses to International Students studying at Okayama University.