Okayama University

Okayama, Japan

http://www.okayama-u.ac.jp/index_e.html

Japanese Language Program / All Available Disciplines

No Japanese Language experience required (Basic Japanese knowledge recommended)

Level: Undergraduate and Postgraduate City Population: 700 000+ Enrollment: 15 000 Standard Course Load: please contact the Study Abroad Office

ABOUT OKAYAMA UNIVERSITY the reputation of being the leading university in the Okayama University is one of the largest universities in Chugoku-Shikoku region. Japan. Its main campus, Tsushima, is located in the There are 2 cafeterias at Okayama, Peach Union nd suburbs. Surrounded with a quiet natural environment far Muscat Union on the Tsushima campus, plus several removed from the noise of the city, offering an excellent restaurants nearby. atmosphere for study and research. is known for its educational history and its cultural achievements. Special efforts beginning before the Period (19th century) were made to establish a number of SEMESTER DATES schools which lead to the present-day Okayama 1st Semester- April to mid- July University. Today Okayama University has 11 faculties, 2nd Semester- October to mid -January seven graduate schools, one university affiliated institute, and three university libraries in addition to various research and educational institutions associated with each Faculty. Okayama University has excellent prospects and enjoys

COURSES Each region of Japan is famous for different products. For - Japanese Okayama, white peaches, muscat grapes, bizen pottery - Technology and kibi- are very well known. - Economics - Cultural Studies In Japan there is a famous legend of Momotarou. Look it - Physical Recreation up- Okayama holds a festival surrounding the legend! - Mathematics The Kurashiki Festival (during Golden Week) and Hadaka - Physics Matsuri (naked man festival, held in February) are also - Chemistry held in Okayama. - Biology - Earth Sciences The location of Okayama means easy traveling through the whole of Japan. Surrounding cities such as Kurashiki, Most of the units in the above areas are taught in English, Himeji, Osaka, , Miyajima, , Nara and Kyoto except for the language units. are easily accessible. Once in Kobe or Osaka, even places like Tokyo are just a bullet train ride away!

HOUSING Okayama University has 3 dormitories especially for SCHOLARSHIPS international students. Facilities, costs etc vary from dorm Asia Bound Scholarships are available for this university to dorm. for semester 2, 2014 and semester 1, 2015 exchange. Please see this website for more detailed information: http://ouic.okayama-u.ac.jp/english/interstudents/3- Please enquire at the Study Abroad Office for more 05dormitory_en.html information.

Okayama does not provide a service for finding you a Okayama also offers various scholarships. private apartment. There are many real estate firms nearby the university who can help you find a place to live. Generally rent for a private apartment in Oakayama ranges OTHER INFORMATION between 30 000 yen and 60 000 yen per month. You may Please come in to the Study Abroad Office to read the also need to pay a security deposit (similar to a bond) and brochures provided. The Study Abroad Office staff will be other fees. A guarantor is also usually required. happy to contact Okayama University on behalf of UWA students in the event you can’t find the information you’re Okayama’s International Centre provides support services looking for on their website. for when you arrive. They can help you with things such as applying for National Health Insurance, opening a bank account, counselling services, campus tour etc. CONTACTS Okayama University http://www.okayama-u.ac.jp/index_e.html HEALTH INSURANCE UWA has insurance to cover its outgoing exchange http://ouic.okayama- students: UWA Corporate Personal and Travel Policy. It is u.ac.jp/english/interstudents/index.html usually accepted by the host universities as primary insurance. However, Okayama University will advise you if http://ouic.okayama- you need to take out your own, additional insurance. u.ac.jp/english/interstudents/exchange-epok_en.html

Our contact details: ABOUT OKAYAMA UWA Study Abroad Office Okayama is famous for Okayama Castle, Korakuen http://www.international.uwa.edu.au/se/welcome Garden and Handayama Botanical Garden. As with most Tel: 6488 8199 castles in Japan, Okayama Castle was damaged in World [email protected] War 2, and was rebuilt in 1996. Unlike all other castles in Japan, Okayama-jyo is painted black.

Korakuen Garden is one of the 3 Great Gardens of Japan. They often have events there where foreign students can get free admission.

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