Special short-term courses in English at private universities (Undergraduate level)
There are also universities that offer special courses in English for foreign students (38 universities) in order to proactively promote short-term study in Japan. Please note than in many cases, these programs are executed through inter-university agreements in which case the application must be made through the university you are currently enrolled in, and applications by individuals will not be accepted.
Local public university
| University | Year established | Length of study | Enrollment accepted | Language of instruction | Field of study |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Akita International University | 2004 | (All classes are taught in English.) | |||
Private universities
| University | Year established | Length of study | Enrollment accepted | Language of instruction | Fields of study |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tohoku Gakuin University | 1991 | 3-10 months | Unspecified | English | Humanities, Social Sciences |
| Tokyo Interantional University | 1989 | 4-8 months | 30 | English | Humanities, Social Sciences |
| Tokyo Denki University | 2001 | 4 months | Unspecified | English | LIberal Arts, General Education |
| Tokyo University of Agriculture | 2002 | 6 months | Unspecified | English | Social Sciences, Natural Sciences |
| Tokyo Christian University | 1995 | 3 months | Unspecified | English | Humanities, Social and Natural Sciences, Theology |
| J. F. Oberlin University | 1991 | 6 months-1 year | 130 | English, Chinese | Humanities, Social Sciences |
| Keio University | 1990 | 6 months-1 year | 180 | English | Humanities, Social Sciences |
| Kokugakuin University | 1999 | 6 months-1 year | 20 | English | Humanities, Social Sciences, Natural Sciences |
| Sophia University | 1987 | (All classes of the Faculty of International Education are taught in English.) | |||
| Sensyu University | 1986 | 3 months | about 30 | English | Humanities, Social Sciences |
| Chuo University | 1998 | 6 months-1 year | 30-40 | English | Humanities, Social Sciences |
| Nihon University | 2004 | 3 months | about 20 | English | Humanities, Social Sciences |
| Bunkyo Gakuin University | 2003 | 4 months | 20 | English | Humanities, Social Sciences |
| Hosei University | 1997 | 6 months-1 year | 20-30 | English | Humanities, Social Sciences, Natural Sciences |
| Musashi University | 2003 | 6 months-1 year | 20 | Englsih | Humanities, Social Sciences |
| MEiji Gakuin University | 1989 | 6 months-1 year | about 80 | English | Humanities, Social Sciences |
| Mejiro University | 2003 | 6 months-1 year | 20 | English | Humanities, Social Sciences |
| Rikkyo University | 2001 | 6 months-1 year | 20 | English | Humanities, Social Sciences |
| Waseda University | 2004 | 5-10 months | about 200 | English | Humanities, Social Sciences, Natural Sciences |
| Nagoya University of Foreign Studies | 2004 | 6 months-1 year | 30 | English | Humanities, Social Sciences |
| Nagoya Gakuin University | 1989 | 6 months-1 year | 30 | English | Humanities, Social Sciences |
| Nanzan University | 1974 | 6 months-1 year | 120 | English | Humanities, Social Sciences |
| Kyoto Sangyo University | 2004 | 6 months-1 year | 30-50 | English | Humanities, Social Sciences |
| Ritsumeikan University | 2004 | 6 months-1 year | Unspecified | English | Humanities, Social Sciences |
| Ryukoku University | 2004 | 6 months-1 year | 20-30 | English | Humanities, Social Sciences |
| Kansai University | 1989 | 1-2 years | about 20 | English | Humanities, Social Sciences, Natural Sciences |
| Kansai Gaidai University | 1971 | 6 months | 400 | English | Humanities, Social Sciences |
| Momoyama Gakuin University | 2005 | 6 months-1 year | about 50 | English | Humanities, Social Sciences |
| Kwansei Gakuin University | 1979 | 4-10 months | about 80 | Englsih | Humanities, Social Sciences |
| Kobe International University | 2002 | 6 months-1 year | Unspecified | English | Humanities, Social Sciences |
| Konan University | 1991 | 4 months-1 year | 50 | English | Humanities, Social Sciences |
| Hiroshima University of Economics | 1996 | 6 months-1 year | 30 | English | Humanities, Social Sciences |
| Seinan Gakuin University | 1973 | 9 months | 30 | English | Humanities, Social Sciences, Natural Sciences |
| Nagasaki University of Foreign Studies | 2001 | 6 months-1 year | Unspecified | English | Humanities, Social Sciences |
| Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University | 2000 | (About 80% of the classes are taught in English.) | |||
Note: Data was gathered by the Student Services Division of MEXT according to the following criteria:
- The number (or prospective number) or students accepted exceeds 20.
- International students need not have Japnanese language skills to understand classes.
- Total class hours in foreign language and Japanese language classes must be comparable to that of a regular course of study (i.e., at least 10 hours per week).
- Courses are for undergraduate students.