Musashi University Exchange

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Musashi University Exchange Program

Tokyo, Japan

The Musashi exchange program is offered in conjunction with Musashi University, a small, private university located in Tokyo, Japan. Participants take East Asian Studies and Japanese language courses alongside approximately 20 other program participants from Musashi’s partner institutions worldwide. Small class sizes, strong student support services and a community-oriented university atmosphere makes Musashi a place where students can connect with East Asia Studies instructors and staff, Japanese students and local culture.

Program Length
Fall Semester: September - December
Spring Semester: April - July
Academic Year: April – December

Eligibility and Selection Process
The program is open to all students who are in good academic standing. No prior Japanese study is required for study during fall semester. For study during spring semester, it is recommended that students have one year of Japanese at the time of application. This program is designed specifically for students who wish to complete an East Asian Studies major, minor, or certificate with no prior background in the language or the culture. Students who have participated in the Chubu Program or who wish also to spend more time than outlined above studying Japanese can also be accommodated. Please discuss these interests with the contact persons listed below before applying.
Students will also need to complete an interview with the program director as part of the application process. Students who have a judicial record and will be on probation for a judicial offense at any point during the program may petition to study abroad. Click here to read the entire judicial policy.

Application Deadline

Living Arrangements
Students who request housing assistance from Musashi University will be place in one of the following dormitories based upon availability:

1) Asaka Plaza: Located about an hour from campus by train. Asaka Plaza offers a breakfast and dinner meal plan (Monday-Saturday).

2) Riko Kaikan: A dormitory for international students in Tokyo located about 20 minutes walking-distance from campus. Riko Kaikan does not offer a meal plan. Students have access to a kitchen where they can prepare meals.

Both facilities feature single-rooms with shared bathrooms and showers.

Students can also find their own accommodations, but Musashi University will not provide any assistance.

Courses and Credits
Exchange participants will enroll in three East Asian Studies courses (taught in English) and one Japanese language course per semester. Students will earn approximately 20 - 24 quarter hours per semester at Musashi.

The East Asian Studies courses each meet for three hours per week for a total of nine hours. Japanese language classes meet four days per week for 90 minutes. Students may select from the following East Asian Studies courses:

Fall Term
East Asian Business
International Political Economy
Japanese History Since 1850
Diplomatic History of East Asia

Spring Term
Identities in Contemporary Japan
East Asian Economies
Japanese Foreign Policy
East Asian History and Culture: Sino-Japanese Relations

Highlights
Musashi University is a small private university in Tokyo that enrolls approximately 4,000 students. The university has over 90 recognized student clubs and organizations that OU students can get involved in. While on campus, students also have the support of the International Studies Center, which is dedicated to serving Musashi’s international students. The EAS program also plans social events and monthly excursions specifically for its students.

Other highlights include:

Convenient Tokyo location (near Shinjuku & Ikebukuro)
Intimate campus environment
Small class sizes
Strong student support services
Social and cultural activities

Cost
Cost estimate for Academic Year 2013-2014
Cost estimate for Fall Semester 2013

Additional Information on Japan
To learn more about this study abroad destination, please visit the CIA World Factbook.

Health and safety
Ohio University Office of Education Abroad suggests you follow the recommendations of the Centers for Disease Control for healthy travel to your destination.

Please familiarize yourself with these recommendations and requirements prior to applying to a program.

Refer to the State Department website for information related to safety and security at this destination

Requesting accommodation for disabilities
Students participating in an Ohio University exchange program should communicate with their program coordinator in the Office of Education Abroad on how to request accommodation from the partner institution.

Entry and exit requirements
U.S. citizens are required to have a valid U.S. passport when traveling outside of the United States. If you plan to study or travel abroad in the next year, apply for your passport now.

Students on the Musashi Exchange program who are US citizens are required to apply for a residence permit in order to reside in Japan for over 90 days. Students will apply for this permit before departing for Japan. Detailed instructions and assistance will be provided as part of the orientation for the program.

Please note that visa requirements may vary if you plan to stay in the country longer than the program dates or travel to other countries during or after the program. For more information, please consult the entry and exit requirements for Japan.

For more specific visa related information please visit OEA's Visa Information Page.

Information for NON-US citizens can be found here.

For more information, contact:

Chris Thompson, Program Director
Department of Linguistics
Gordy Hall 351
T: 740-593-0666
E: thompsoc@ohio.edu

Office of Education Abroad
Walter International Education Center
T: 740-593-4583
W: www.ohio.edu/educationabroad

Dr. Takaaki Suzuki
Director, East Asian Studies
Bentley Annex 351
T: 740593-4378
E: suzuki@ohio.edu

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