Consultation and Support
Okayama University offers international students a wide range of support and services to help them settle into life in Okayama. Students can receive advice for any concerns they may have about Okayama University and their life in Japan.
Peer Tutor Supporter
New students of Okayama University who have just arrived in Japan can receive assistance and advice from tutors regarding their studies, research and daily life. Each student is assigned a tutor by the university according to his/her respective field of study and based on the recommendation of the academic advisor.
Please inquire with the Center for Global Partnerships and Education for the conditions and details.
International Student Advisor
The International Student Advisor’s Room (ryugakusei sodan shitsu 留学生相談室) provides advice for international students and their families. These advisors offer international students tips on living in Okayama and advice about studying at the University, as well as information on scholarships/tuition and lodging/accommodation, and procedures for entering and living in Japan..
You can make an appointment to see an advisor at the Center for Global Partnerships and Education (CGPE).
| Center for Global Partnerships and Education (CGPE) | |
|---|---|
| Place | 1st Floor, Wing C, General Education Building |
| Phone | 086-251-8552 |
| E-mail Address | istudent@cc.okayama-u.ac.jp |
| Office Hours | Monday～Friday 8：30－17：00 |
Note: The Advisor’s Room is closed on university holidays and may also be closed temporarily at other times during the year. Please check with the Center for Global Partnerships and Education Office for further details on opening times.
List of International Student Advisors
April, 2014～March, 2015
| Family Name First Name | Gender | Faculty/Graduate School | Location | Office Hour Telephone E-mail Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mariko UZUKA |
F | Center for Global Partnerships and Education |
tsushima | Monday～Friday 10:00－17:00 TEL:(086)251-8533 muzuka@cc.okayama-u.ac.jp |
| Masami OKA | M | Center for Global Partnerships and Education |
tsushima | Tuesday～Thursday 9:00－17:30 TEL:(086)251-7270 moka@cc.okayama-u.ac.jp |
| Ryoichi TSUTSUMI |
M | Humanities & Social Science |
tsushima | Wednesday 12:00－13:40 Appointment only (by e-mail) tsunko@cc.okayama-u.ac.jp |
| Yoshitsugu HIRATA |
M | Education | tsushima | Monday 15:00－16:00 Please make an appointment yoshitsugu@cc.okayama-u.ac.jp |
| Yoko HIROTA | F | Humanities & Social Sciences |
tsushima | At any time (Please make an appointment) TEL:(086)251-7550 yokoh@e.okayama-u.ac.jp |
| Hirotsugu KOBUCHI | M | Medicine, Dentistry & Pharmaceutical Sciences |
shikata | Monday 16:00－17:30 TEL:(086)235-7401 hkobuchi@md.okayama-u.ac.jp |
| Kenichiro YASUBA |
M | Agriculture, Environmental & Life Science | tsushima | Monday 10:30－12:00 Please make an appointment ysbken@okayama-u.ac.jp |
| Shuji JIMBO | M | Natural Science & Technology |
tsushima | Thursday 16:15－17：45 TEL:(086)251-8176 jimbo-s@okayama-u.ac.jp |
Harassment Counseling
Students can receive counseling on campus for dealing with sexual, power, and/or academic harassment. If any such problem arises, please don’t keep it to yourself. The details of your counseling session(s) are kept strictly private.
You can make an appointment by phone or e-mail.
Tsushima Campus
Location: Okayama University Main Library, West wing 3F
Hours open: Mon - Fri 10:00-12:00, 13:00-16:00 (except library holidays)
Shikata Campus
Location: Memorial Hall 3F
Hours open: Wed & Fri 13:00-16:00 (except holidays)
Harass1@adm.okayama-u.ac.jp
086-251-8511