9 reviews
3.69 / 5 based on 9 reviews

Useful |
0
anonymous
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Government assistance
Other sources of funding:
none
Work opportunities:
I didn't want/need to work
Personal spending habits
Keep in mind that Japan is one of the most expensive countries in the world!
Read more >
Food, Telephone, Nightlife, Travel, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Housing:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items

Useful |
0
anonymous
Languages
Language of instruction: English
Was learning English a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
How much did you improve your English?
My level before: No problems in any areas (including slang)
My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang)
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
Learning Japanese is not easy, especially reading and writing. But it is possible, and there are a lot of language different language courses on many different levels.
Read more >

Useful |
2
anonymous
Overall
I wish I had known...
Be prepared that everything is different!
Read more >
In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
Almost complete unknown in Europe, this is considered an absolute top university in Japan. Ranked by Asiaweek as the #1 university in Asia+Australia in 1999!
Read more >
During my experience abroad, I ...
(1) Never – (4) A lot
Became familiar with another culture
Met people from other countries
Experienced a change in life
Advanced my studies & career
Final comments
The university runss a subsidized "International House" for exchnage students. If you can get a room there it will save you a considerable amount of money.
Read more >

Useful |
0
anonymous
Academic
My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
My opinion of the university assessment
Exams throughout the course
Essays and/or projects at the end of course
Essays and/or projects throughout the course

Useful |
0
anonymous
Student life
Describe host city:
Students equally interact with the local and student community
Read more >
Activities: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Nightlife: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Travel: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience

Useful |
0
anonymous
Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: With a family
Why?