Japan

Exchange with Hirosaki University, Hirosaki

Up to three tuition-free places to participate in the programme for foreign students; good English language skills are required. 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.

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

https://www.kokusai.hirosaki-u.ac.jp/en/studyabroad02/sa02_page1/

Syllabus of the exchange programme 2025

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

Exchange with Kobe University, Kobe

Up to three 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 academic 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 2.0.

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
www.kobe-u.ac.jp/en/study_in_kobe/admission/exchange_program.html

Factsheet Kobe University 2025

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

Exchange with Osaka Gakuin University

Two study places free of charge for participation in the International Exchange Programme (two-semester language and regional studies programme), potentially with stipend for room and utility costs. 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.

Further information
www.osaka-gu.ac.jp

Factsheet Osaka Gakuin Univ. 2025

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

Exchange with Sophia University, Tokyo

Up to three 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 academic 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

Factsheet Sophia University 2025: https://piloti.sophia.ac.jp/assets/uploads/2025/02/25A_FACT_SHEETSophia-6.pdf

Exchange Brochure Sophia Univ. 2025: https://piloti.sophia.ac.jp/assets/uploads/2025/02/25A_ExchangeBrochure-6.pdf

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

Factsheet German-Japanese-Exchange Program Sophia Univ. 2025: https://piloti.sophia.ac.jp/assets/uploads/2025/02/25A_FACT_SHEETSophia_German-Japanese_202502.pdf

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

Exchange with Waseda University, Tokyo

One 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 academic 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

Factsheet Waseda University 2025: https://www.waseda.jp/inst/cie/assets/uploads/2025/01/2025-2026_EX_Factsheet_20250121.pdf

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

Exchange with Meiji Gakuin University, Tokyo/Yokohama

Up to three 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 academic 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 .

Further information
meijigakuin.ac.jp

International Student Program Guide: https://www.meijigakuin.ac.jp/en/international/resource/meijigakuin_ISPguide.pdf

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

Exchange with Tokyo University, Tokyo

Up to two tuition-free places in one of the study programmes offered; prerequisite is a good knowledge of English (TOEFL/IELTS required). Knowledge at LEVEL N1 of the JLPT is generally required for participation in academic courses. In addition, attendance at regular courses may also be possible by arrangement. Japanese language courses are offered at various levels.

Target group

Graduate students from Fachbereich II or III at Trier University 

Further information

www.globalkomaba.c.u-tokyo.ac.jp/en/inbound/study/programs/exchange_programs/index.html

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.