Programs

Program A is an exchange program through which UMAP participating institutions send and receive up to two students with tuition waivers each semester.

Program B is a negotiated bilateral exchange between two institutions that have agreed to exchange more than two students per semester.

Programs A and B follow a timeline that has two application cycles. Programs that are open for application only during the early or First application cycle are marked with .

Programs that are open for application only during the late or Second application cycle are marked with .

Programs that are open for application during both early/late or First and Second application cycles are marked with .

Program C consists of short-term programs of one to eight-weeks, for which tuition may be charged.

Virtual Programs are offered entirely online and may include both short-term and semester-long programs.

For more information please visit: https://umap.org/program-definitions/.

Program Program Description Program Dates

Program A for Exchange Students at Niigata University

Niigata University

Niigata City, Japan
English Requirements: Other
Aim: The Program for Exchange Students at International Education Center, Niigata University (NU) provides students from our partner institutions with opportunities to study various subjects at our university up to two semesters as a principle. Through this program, NU expects that exchange students will gain diverse knowledge and deepen their understanding of Japan, and that cooperation and partnership between partner institutions and NU will be further strengthened. Eligibility requirements: An applicant must meet all of the following requirements. (1) The applicant is currently enrolled as a degree-seeking student in a university with which Niigata University has concluded a student exchange agreement (hereinafter referred to as “partner university”). (In light of the principle of student exchange, students who will be enrolled in, and pay tuition fees to, partner university during their intended study period are eligible. Students who will have graduated from partner universities by the end of the Program at Niigata University are not eligible.) (2) The applicant has good academic records which is equal to or more than 2.30 points by NU’s designated calculation formula, has sufficient language proficiency in Japanese or English, and is recommended by NU’s partner university. (3) The applicant is physically and mentally in good health and is expected to complete the program successfully. (4) The applicant will observe applicable laws and regulations during their participation in this Program as well as rules and instruction as an exchange student by agreements on student exchange with Niigata University.
Program A/B

Application deadline: 29/Apr/2024

Semester 1 dates: 02/Oct/2024 - 28/Feb/2025

Semester 2 dates: 01/Apr/2025 - 31/Aug/2025