At Tottori University, students have an opportunity to study as exchange students at our over 82 affiliated institutions overseas. Among these institutions are 54 Universities in 20 countries (as of 1st April 2018). Students interested in studying abroad can make general inquiries at the Center for International Affairs, after filling in the ‘Study abroad consultation application form’.
Students enrolled in Tottori University and meet the following criteria:
・Should be enrolled in academic courses leading to award of bachelor, master's or doctoral degrees.
・Should have excellent academic credentials and good personality.
・Should have clear objectives and plans for studying abroad and are expected to benefit from studying at the designated destination university.
・Should be willing to return to Tottori University and continue with their studies after completing their overseas programs.
・Should have qualifications (or equivalent requirements) needed to join the designated destination university.
Refer to List of academically affiliated institutions International Agreements on Academic Exchange
※The shaded areas are schools with which MOUs (Memorandums Of Understanding) on student exchange exist.
One to two semesters
Exchange students are exempted from paying tuition, entrance and examination fees at our overseas partner institutions. Students are however, expected to meet all other living expenses on their own. Additionally, all routine fees to Tottori University such as tuition should continue to be paid as scheduled.
Students participating in overseas study programs assume the status of "studying abroad" and their period of stay is considered as part of their overall curriculum study period at Tottori University.
Based on regulations and standards set by respective faculties/departments, course credits will be awarded and transferred for subject items attended at the partner University, but the total should not exceed 60 credits. For details, please consult the education affairs representative at the relevant faculty.
The following types of scholarships are available for studying abroad;
・Tottori University Mirai Foundation
75,000 yen per semester (over 3 months) per person
(payable only once and cannot be received beside other scholarships.)
※This amount changes from year to year.
Capacity: 5 to 10 people
・Japan Student Services Organization（JASSO）Secondary Loan Scholarship (short-term study abroad)
Monthly amount (30,000 yen, 50,000 yen, 80,000 yen, 100,000 yen), Initial amount 300,000 yen.
For details, see the Japan Student Services Organization home page http://www.jasso.go.jp/saiyou/tanki_ryuugaku.html
The Center for International Affairs holds explanatory meetings on overseas study programs twice a year (in April and October). Detailed procedures for studying abroad are outlined in the table below; for further information, please contact our staff at the Center for International Affairs or at the International Affairs Division shown on the "Study abroad consultation application form".
|
Country region |
Affiliated schools |
Number of vacancies |
Study |
Application |
Application documents |
|
Korea |
Chungnam National University |
5 |
|
|
・Language proficiency certificate ・Results certificate Submit to International Affairs Division Student Exchange representative
|
|
Pukyong National University |
5 |
six months or a year |
|
||
|
Kangwon National University |
10 |
six months or a year |
November |
||
|
Gangneung-Wonju National University |
5 |
six months or a year |
May |
||
|
Namseoul University |
10 |
|
|
||
|
China |
Inner Mongolia University |
3 |
three months to one year |
|
|
|
Beijing Forestry University |
5 |
six months or a year |
November |
||
|
Hebei University |
5 |
six months or a year |
May |
||
|
Taiwan |
Ming Chuan University |
5 |
six months or a year |
|
|
|
Mexico |
Autonomous University of Baja California Sur |
5 |
six months or a year |
|
(Start of fall period study)
Deadline for applications: End of May
Screening, selection of students: June
Recommendation of selected candidates to the affiliated institutions, carrying out admission procedures, confirmation of the study trip, procurement of airplane ticket: Beginning of July
Pre-departure training: End of August
Overseas study program: September-October
(Start of spring period study)
Deadline for applications: End of November
Screening, selection of students: December
Recommendation of selected candidates to the affiliated institutions, carrying out admission procedures, confirmation of study trip, procurement of airplane ticket: Beginning of January
Pre-departure training: End of February
Overseas study program: March
For further information on studying abroad, please contact the following educational staff representative after filling out the "Study abroad consultation application form".
Ms. Reika Sakihara, Associate Professor [China] （TEL 0857-31-5653）
E-mail sakihara@ciatu.tottori-u.ac.jp
Located at (the University Education Bldg. 3F S3140)
Ms. Kurie Otachi, Junior Associate Professor [Taiwan] （TEL 0857-31-5748）
E-mail otachik@ciatu.tottori-u.ac.jp
Located at (the University Education Bldg. 1F N1120）
Mr. Hiroshi Takeda, Associate Professor [Korea and other countries and regions]
（TEL 0857-31-5842）
E-mail takeda@ciatu.tottori-u.ac.jp
