Services for International Students
Meiji University strives to create an academic environment that promotes diversity, acceptance and unity. Meiji University has created the following programs to facilitate interaction between Japanese and international students and promote international awareness.
International Offices ( Surugadai, Izumi, Ikuta )
The International Student Exchange Center maintains branch offices in Izumi and Ikuta campuses that are staffed as indicated below. Study abroad information and consultation as well as services and information for international students are available. Students are encouraged to visit often.
Office Hours:
| Surugadai Campus | Izumi Campus | Ikuta Campus |
|---|---|---|
| Location | ||
| 3F of the Kenkyuto (Research Building) |
1F of the University Building 3 | 3F of the Main Building |
| Office Hours | ||
| Monday - Friday 9:00 ~ 17:00 (Closed 11:30 ~ 12:30) Saturday 8:30 ~ 12:00 |
Monday - Friday 9:00 ~ 17:00 (Closed 11:30 ~ 12:30) |
Thursday 12:30 ~ 16:30 |
| Contact Number | ||
| Tel : 03-3296-4141 | ||
International Lounges
The International Lounge is open for international students, exchange students and also students wishing to study abroad or make friends from other countries. Materials such as multilingual newspapers, magazines, books about study abroad and various pamphlets can be found here. It is also a place to relax and get to know other students.
Location:
Surugadai Campus: 3F of the Kenkyuto (research building)Izumi Campus: 1F of the University Building 3
Ikuta Campus: 3F of the Main Building
Activities/Events
There are many events organized to encourage interaction between international and Japanese students. Information regarding these events can be found on the bulletin boards near the International Offices at each campus. All students are welcome to participate.
Schedule:
May: Bus trip
June: Japanese Cultural Activity
November: Japanese Speech Contest
December: Year-end Party
Housing Service
- For further information, please refer here. (Japanese Only)
Scholaships and Aid
- For further information, please refer here. (Japanese Only)
Campus Mate
Those who wish to get to know students from other countries are encouraged to register as a campus mate. Campus Mate is an international exchange group officially supported by the International Student Exchange Center in which you can make friends from around the world by attending a variety of international activities and events or supporting international students in their campus life. You are expected to enhance mutual understanding through cross-cultural experiences and may be able to make lifelong friends.
- For further information, please refer here.
(Japanese Only)
Volunteer Opportunities (international student support)
Student Advisors for International Students
The International Student Exchange Center recruits student volunteers to help exchange students adjust to life in Japan and at Meiji University. Student advisors are responsible for meeting exchange students when they arrive in Japan, assisting them with registration and paperwork, helping them understand syllabuses and other course information and helping ease their transition into life in Japan.
President’s Cup Speech Contest
The International Student Exchange Center also recruits Japanese students to serve as volunteer coordinators and support international student participants in the President’s Cup Speech Contest.
