Japan

Exchange with Kobe University, Kobe

Up to five tuition-free places in one of the study programmes offered; good English language skills are required. Knowledge at LEVEL N1 of the JLPT is generally required for participation in Japanese language courses. Japanese language courses at different levels are available to all exchange students. In addition, attendance at regular courses may also be possible by arrangement. One-semester stays are possible. Basic knowledge of the Japanese language is required at the time of application, as well as a grade point average of at least 2.3. As an alternative to PROMOS, scholarships from the ERASMUS+ programme with non-European countries may also be available.

Target group
Students of all disciplines who have completed four semesters of BA or ZP in law at the start of the programme.

Further information
kobe-u.ac.jp

Application deadline
Always at the beginning of December – Please note the information in the current announcement.

Exchange with Osaka Gakuin University

Up to three study places free of charge for participation in the International Exchange Programme (two-semester language and regional studies programme). Attendance at regular courses is generally also possible with appropriate language skills after consultation. One-semester stays are possible. Basic knowledge of the Japanese language must be available at the time of application.

Target group
Students of all disciplines who have completed four semesters of BA or ZP in law at the beginning of the programme.

Benefits
Waiver of tuition fees and free accommodation with a host family (to be clarified).

Own contribution
1600,- EUR (to be clarified)

Further information
www.osaka-gu.ac.jp

Application deadline
Always at the beginning of December – Please note the information in the current announcement.

Exchange with Sophia University, Tokyo

Five (possibly more) tuition-free places to participate in the Regular Exchange Programme of Sophia University; in addition to English-language courses (TOEFL/IELTS/TOEIC required), language courses in Japanese can be taken. Knowledge at LEVEL N1 of the JLPT is generally required for participation in Japanese-language courses. Intercultural courses of the Department of German Studies are open to all German-speaking students. One-semester stays are possible. Basic knowledge of the Japanese language is required at the time of application, as well as a grade point average of at least 2.0.

Target group
Students of all subjects who have completed four semesters of BA or ZP in law at the beginning of the programme.

Further information
Sophia University

Application deadline
Always at the beginning of December – Please note the information in the current announcement.

Exchange with the Department of German Studies at Sophia University, Tokyo

Two tuition-free places to study at the Department of German Studies at Sophia University. In addition to Japanese language courses, students can take intercultural courses offered by the Department of German Studies. Furthermore, it is possible to take courses in English offered by the Department of Foreign Studies and the Faculty of Global Studies (TOEFL/IELTS/TOEIC required). Basic knowledge of the Japanese language must already be available at the time of application.

Target group
Students of Japanese Studies

Further information
sophia.ac.jp

Application deadline
Always at the beginning of December – Please note the information in the current announcement.

Exchange with Waseda University, Tokyo

A tuition-free place in one of the study programmes offered; participation in English-language courses of the respective faculties is possible (TOEFL/IELTS required). Knowledge at LEVEL N1 of the JLPT is generally required for participation in Japanese-language courses. Participation in the Japanese Language Programme is also possible. In addition, attendance at regular courses may also be possible by arrangement. Basic knowledge of the Japanese language is required at the time of application, as well as a grade point average of at least 2.0.

Target group
Students of all disciplines who have completed four semesters of BA or ZP in law at the beginning of the programme.

Further information
Center for International Education,Waseda University

Application deadline
Always at the beginning of December – Please note the information in the current announcement.

Exchange with Meiji Gakuin University, Tokyo/Yokohama

Two tuition-free places in one of the study programmes offered; prerequisite is a good knowledge of English (TOEFL/IELTS required) or a basic knowledge of Japanese (at least two semesters). Knowledge at LEVEL N1 of the JLPT is generally required for participation in Japanese-language courses. In addition, attendance at regular courses may also be possible by arrangement. Japanese language courses are offered at various levels. A grade point average of 3.0 is required.

Target group
Students of all disciplines with four completed semesters of BA or ZP in law at the start of the programme. If you are interested, please contact Mr. Proost.

Further information
meijigakuin.ac.jp

Application deadline
Always at the beginning of December – Please note the information in the current announcement.

DAAD Programme Language and Practice in Japan

A two-week preparatory course in Japanese language and culture at the Japonicum of the LSI - Language Institute of the Ruhr-Universität Bochum, a ten-month language course in Japan (at a language school in Tokyo), followed by a six-month internship in a Japanese or German-Japanese company in Japan.

Target group
Graduates in computer science, natural sciences, engineering, law, political science, economics and social sciences

Benefits
monthly scholarship instalment, travel allowance, insurance benefits, preparatory course and language tuition in Japan

Further information
www2.daad.de/abroad/study/scholarship/en

Application deadline
As a rule, in January of the year in which the stay is to begin.

Japanese Government Scholarships (Monbukagakusho: MEXT) for Research Stays in Japan

Scholarships – possibly including a six-month intensive language course – for one and a half to two years (from April or October of the following year until March of the year after next) to carry out the respective study or research project.

Target group
Graduates of all disciplines

Further information
www2.daad.de/abroad/study/scholarship/en

Application deadline
Visual arts/design/film, music, performing arts: last quarter of the year in which the stay is not yet commenced
Architecture (except doctoral studies) and Music: usually separate deadline in the last quarter of the year 
All other subjects: March of the year in which the stay begins.