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Exchange Program

“Exchange students” refers to students who have been selected to study at AGU by a university that has a student exchange agreement with AGU. Tuition fees for exchange students are basically waived but please check for details with your home university.
If you wish to apply for exchange program, please firstly contact your home university’s International Office. Only application from students nominated by partner universities will be accepted.

  1. WHY AGU?

    "Why AGU? Let us introduce the unique appeal of our university. Aoyama Gakuin University traces its origins back to three schools founded in the early 1870s by missionaries of the United States Methodist Episcopal Church, giving it a long and rich history. Today, despite significant societal changes and shifts over time, we remain committed to our core philosophy of Christian-based education, fostering human development across all stages of learning. AGU has evolved into a comprehensive educational institution, encompassing a kindergarten, elementary school, junior and senior high schools, as well as a university and graduate school.
    We offer an enriching learning experience at both our Aoyama Campus, located in the vibrant cultural hub of Shibuya-Aoyama in central Tokyo, and our Sagamihara Campus, equipped with cutting-edge research facilities.

  2. Partner Universities

    We have established agreements with approximately 160 universities in over 35 countries and regions around the world. You can view the list of partner institutions here

  3. Application

    First of all, please check the eligibility and application instructions for exchange students. Applicants must be nominated by AGU partner institutions.
    Please note that all application materials should be submitted online.

  4. Study 'Japan' and the Japanese at AGU

    "AGU: Meeting Three Key Needs for Studying in Japan
    (1)Live in the heart of Japan while studying the Japanese language and culture.
    (2)Receive advanced education and conduct high-level research in Japan.
    (3)Develop strong Japanese language proficiency and pursue a global career in the future."

  5. Courses

    Exchange students （undergraduate） are required to take at least 14 credits per semester at AGU （at least 10 hours of class time per week） to maintain student visa status.
    Majority of the courses are 2 credits per semester. Each period is 90 minutes long and 1 semester consists of 15 weeks of classes.

  6. Housing Information for Exchange Students

    For detailed information about Housing, please see the Housing Information Handbook below. There is a separate Housing Information Handbook for each campus.
    For students who do not wish to live in the dormitory, please also refer to the handbook, as it contains information for apartments, guesthouses and homestays as well.

  7. FAQ

    If you have any questions please refer here.

    • FAQ for Exchange Students