Doshisha University

Location: Kyoto, Japan
Website: Doshisha University ( see info for exchange students)
Language of Instruction:

Japanese language at the Center for Japanese Language and Culture
English langauge at the Center for Global Education

Terms: Spring semester (April - September) and Fall semester (September - March)

Highlights

Doshisha University, established in 1875, is one of the oldest universities in Asia. It is located in Kyoto, an internationally celebrated cultural area in Japan, home to many historic buildings and traditional events.
Approximately 28,000 students study at Doshisha, including 1,800 international students from
all over the world.
Provides an excellent program of Japanese language and culture courses for international students, called 'Nichibun', featuring courses taught at 9 different levels of Japanese.
Courses taught in English are available in the Global Education Module, which provides learning opportunities in different fields ranging from the humanities and social sciences to the natural and human sciences

Accessibility

The Student Diversity and Accessibility Support Office provides accessibility supports. The website is available in Japanese only.

Area of study

All exchange students will be affiliated with the Center for Global Education and Japanese Studies and must choose to enroll in one of two programs for exchange, either:
- Global Education Module (GEM)
  - OR
- Japanese Language and Culture Module (Nichibun)

GEM offers students courses on Japanese culture, society, and nature
Nichibun provides courses on the Japanese language and culture, instructed in Japanese

**Students cannot take more than 7 classes (1 class=90 minutes) per week.

Housing

On-campus housing: Unavailable
Off-campus housing: Available
- Doshisha will provide off-campus dormitories to exchange students. If students wish to look for their own accomodation off campus, please be sure to inform Doshisha's Office of International Students after you have been nominated by UVic.

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