Tsuda University is a private institution of higher education for women with a history of more than 110 years since its founding. We emphasize the need to improve the social status of women and to realize a society that is co-created through the active participation of both men and women in order to ensure a relationship built on mutual respect. Classes are kept small to foster quality instruction and high levels of individual attention. Tsuda University graduates are constant in their efforts to make a difference and create a better society because of the strong sense of duty and responsibility that they have inherited. Tsuda University students continue to learn and pursue their goal to become “all-round women.”

Umeko Tsuda Umeko Tsuda was one of the five young women of the Iwakura Mission in 1871 who were being sent to study abroad in America. After studying overseas twice, she founded one of the first private institutions of higher education for women in Japan, Joshi Eigaku Juku, which eventually became Tsuda University. Umeko Tsuda is well known in Japan as a progressive educator of women, and will be featured on a new ¥5,000 bank note which will be put in circulation in 2024. The main campus of Tsuda University is located in Kodaira, midway between the bustling city area and the tranquility of the countryside. The campus has an abundance of natural beauty, offering an environment Japanese Language and Japanese Studies Courses conducive to study. for International Exchange Students 1 1 2 Cafeterias The following courses are designed to help international Japanese I and II for international exchange students are Two cafeterias, “PLUM Terrace” and “Café Repos,” are conveniently located on campus. They offer student lunches and dinners at exchange students study the Japanese language and to offered for those with a more advanced level of Japanese reasonable prices on weekdays. provide them with introductory as well as advanced classes proficiency. In all of these Japanese language courses, In “PLUM Terrace,” you can also find “Co-Ume” (small plum), which on Japan. Each term, students are expected to take four evaluation is based on class attendance, class performance, sells light refreshments such as sandwiches, etc. Japanese language courses (eight hours a week*) and one papers and/or a written exam. 2 Computer Center 3 4 Japanese Studies course for international exchange students One credit is given to students for each of these one-term There are about 300 computers available for students, as well as (two hours a week), depending upon their Japanese ability, language courses. assistants who can help international exchange students with any knowledge, and interest. computer-related problems that they may encounter. The Computer *eight hours a week = four 90-minute periods a week Center provides university e-mail accounts and instructions about Wi-Fi Japanese language courses (Aa, Ab, Ba, Bb, C) are offered usage on campus. based on the studentsʼ level of language proficiency. 3 Wellness Center 5 6 The Wellness Center offers students a variety of wellness-related Japanese Language Japanese Studies services. The services include first aid, a health check-up (April), health - Intensive Japanese Aa: Kanji Training - Introduction to Japanese Studies consultations with a physician, a dermatologist, and a gynecologist, and counseling with a psychiatric counselor. - Intensive Japanese Ab: Sentence Structures and Expressions - Seminar on Japanese Studies (Japanese Culture) - Intensive Japanese Ba: Conversation - Seminar on Japanese Studies (Conducted in English) - Intensive Japanese Bb: Reading

4 Library (Hoshino Ai Memorial Library) - Intensive Japanese C The library of Tsuda University has approximately 410,000 books and - Japanese I for International Exchange Students (Reading & Writing) subscriptions to 3,500 academic journals in Japanese and other - Japanese I for International Exchange Students (Listening & Speaking) languages. There are open stacks on floors 1-5, and except in some 5 AV Library restricted areas, students may directly go and look for books that they The AV Library holds a variety of language materials and recordings of - Japanese II for International Exchange Students (Academic Reading) want. In the Reading Room, there are over 10,000 dictionaries and other classical music, popular music, and poetry readings. It also has movies, - Japanese II for International Exchange Students (Academic Writing) reference books, and foreign newspapers are also available. In addition, documentaries, and videos of stage performances. there is online access to articles in both domestic and foreign academic The library has a movie series which introduces Japanese culture, and journals, theses, and newspapers. Studio Ghibli films will also be helpful for international exchange Tsuda University is a member of the Tama Academic Consortium (TAC), students studying Japanese culture. Students can also watch CNN and which consists of six universities in the Tama area: International BBC in real time. Christian University, Kunitachi College of Music, Tokyo Keizai University, General Courses and Specialized Courses Musashino Art University, Tokyo University of Foreign Studies, and Tsuda University. Students of these six institutions may use the libraries 6 Chapel of the TAC member universities. To use the libraries, international On campus, inside the Tsuda Umeko Hall, there is a chapel that was for Undergraduate Students exchange students need a student ID card and a permit application that built in 1964 with a donation from Kiyo Okajima, a 1919 graduate. Every International exchange students who wish to learn more about Japan may choose from the following courses. is issued by the library of Tsuda University. Thursday during lunch break, interested students, faculty and staff members, and alumni gather to attend the chapel service. There are also special chapel services held for Christmas and Commencement. - The Japanese Constitution - Japanese Studies (Modern Japanese History of Minorities) - Japanese History - Japanese Studies (Japanese Society) The Sendagaya campus is located in the city center of Tokyo, just in front of JR Sendagaya station. It is next to the - Japanese Studies (Okinawa Studies) - Japanese Studies (Classical Literature) - Japanese Studies (Japan-Taiwan Modern Historical Relations) - Japanese Studies (Modern Literature) main venue for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics (New National Stadium and Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium). Thanks to - Japanese Studies (Japan-the Korean Peninsula Modern Historical Relations) - Japan Studies in English (Introduction) this good location, students have opportunities for international encounters with people from all over the world.

1 Cafeteria 1 2 Courses offered in English There is one cafeteria on the Sendagaya campus. It offers students lunches at reasonable prices on weekdays. Students can also find many Here is a list of some of the courses offered in 2020. shops and restaurants close to the campus.

2 Learning Commons - American Literature Special Lecture - Diaspora Studies - Japan Studies in English (Project) The Learning Commons is a learning space located next to the entrance - American Studies - Digital Humanities - Language and Communication lobby. It is equipped with electronic blackboards and whiteboards. In 3 4 - Australian Studies - Gender and Sexuality in Japan - Media Literacy this space, students and faculty can interact and collaborate with each - Bible Studies - Intercultural Understanding〈 Japan and the World〉 - Multicultural Studies other to enrich their studies. - British History - Intercultural Communication Theory - Seminar on Japanese Studies (English) - Computer Science English - Intercultural Multicultural Seminar A (Latin American Studies) - Special Topics of Computer Science 3 Library - Contemporary British Society and Culture - Intercultural Multicultural Seminar B (African Studies) - Women in Japanese History The Sendagaya campus has a library of 16,000 books, and students can - Cultural Representation in Media - Japan Studies in English (Lecture) also order books from the Hoshino Ai Memorial Library on the Kodaira campus. Students can find a comfortable study space in the library, and each seat has an electrical outlet. 4 Rooftop Garden From this rooftop garden, students can enjoy a beautiful view of downtown Tokyo, including Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden, and the Tokyo Sky Tree. Online Syllabus Search: https://tc-portal.tsuda.ac.jp/c4wsyl/SYLD200Init.do Benches, chairs, and tables are available in this garden, and students can spend an enjoyable time relaxing here. Roles of Big Sisters: - They go to Haneda or Narita Airport to pick up international exchange students. - They give advice to international exchange students on living in Japan. Each international exchange student has two “Big Sisters” who help her to become familiar with student life in Japan. - They explain the dormitory rules and usage of the dormitory facilities. They voluntarily help exchange students with their student life at Tsuda. - They confirm information and decisions made at the dormitory meetings and explain them to international exchange students. - They explain information that is put up on the notice board in the dormitory.

International Students Big Sisters

Hi, I’m Minji Song from South Korea. I really want to share my can take and that allow them to study at their own pace. Before I I have been a Big Sister for exchange students several times. If you are planning to study abroad in Japan or considering memories of Tsuda University with you. I’m sure that it will be came to Tsuda, my Japanese level was low. But while enjoying Exchange students and I have shared various experiences, like coming to Tsuda in the near future, make sure to meet and helpful for your decision related to how to spend your precious studying, doing activities, and talking in all of my Japanese hanging out, cooking together, traveling to some tourist spots, mingle with Big Sisters or other students. Socialize with others. time in Japan. My most important memories are about people lessons, my Japanese level soared so that I got perfect scores in and talking about our classes or study abroad life at Tsuda. Make a lot of memories in Japan. Don’t worry about your who I met in Japan. I didn’t realize beforehand how many people the reading part of JLPT N2. At Tsuda, exchange students are not We do not do everything together, as each of us has Japanese proficiency - your Japanese will improve quickly. You I would meet and be friends with. In Tsuda, there is a supporting just “studying” but “enjoying” Japanese. Professors care about different lifestyles and different things to do. No matter how might feel frustrated by not being able to communicate in system called “Big Sisters.” I chose a two-person dormitory exchange students, help them study Japanese, and give us busy we are, it is important not to forget to say “good Japanese, or feel homesick, or have difficulties getting along room, and I lived with one of my big sisters, Rio. We went to opportunities to become friends with Japanese students. I’m sure morning” and “good night” every day, and have some basic with other exchange students. But we are all here to help you. school events, famous restaurants, and movie theaters, and that your Japanese will improve before you know it while conversations or small talk. Living together in one room for a Count on Big Sisters and people around you if you ever need talked a lot. We spent a lot of time together and became really enjoying the classes just like me. long time, we need to respect each other’s life and keep a any help. I wish you a fruitful and brilliant time at Tsuda! good friends. I went to her house in Hokkaido in winter, and I Thanks to all of this, I experienced a happy time in Japan. I reasonable distance between our lives. traveled with her and her parents. It was one of my best can say I was really lucky to get a chance to come to Tsuda The most important thing for Big Sisters is to be on an memories. In addition to her, I met many friends in some classes, University. Why don’t you try your luck! equal footing with exchange students and always to treat each in a dance club, while taking part in another support system exchange student with respect. Big Sisters are not “taking which helps exchange students to practice speaking Japanese, in care” of exchange students, and exchange students should not a Korean class, at the dormitory, etc. I traveled, shopped in lose confidence in themselves because of their Japanese Harajuku, Shinjuku or Kokubunji, and studied with them. Also, language skills. the teachers and Center for International Exchange’s staff are Also, Big Sisters should not avoid having conversations really kind and support all exchange program students with all with exchange students or use English (or another language their hearts. I cannot forget their kindness. I thank everyone I met they speak) because of their Japanese speaking skills. The in Japan. point is that exchange students should have a coeval friend in I really enjoyed the lessons in Tsuda, especially the Japanese a foreign country and be able to talk about anything with her. courses for exchange students. The lessons are not one-sided. Above all, I feel that my work is rewarding when I see my There are many classes that take all students’ Japanese level into Minji Song exchange students making progress on their Japanese. (And account. And also there are classes which all exchange students Ewha Womans University, Korea that’s the most exciting part of being a Big Sister!) Rio Sato with Minji

Being able to study at Tsuda University is not only a super kind and friendly, and they are trying to make your time at Hello everyone! My name is Ayano Nakamura and I am a junior much and I really value being her “Big Sister.” once-in-a-lifetime experience, but also a wonderful opportunity to Tsuda the most wonderful time in your life. Thanks to Tsuda student majoring in international relations. I am one of the Why don’t you come to Tsuda University and have a great meet other students with great mindsets. During your study at University and its networks, I have been able to experience daily participants in the wonderful system called “Big Sisters,” which time interacting with students here? I am looking forward to Tsuda you are surrounded by young women who have big plans Japanese life and also a lot of Japanese traditions like seeing a provides support for international students, and my partner is seeing you on campus and talking a lot with you! for their future and are studying hard to make them work out. sumo tournament, wearing a kimono while celebrating the Becci, who came from Germany. I am here to support her life in Seeing not only the other students’ attitude to study, but also the Hinamatsuri*, or participating in a tea ceremony. I could not have president, teachers, and the university staff of Tsuda University, been any happier with my decision to study at Tsuda University. Japan, so I am happy to do whatever she needs, for example who have already achieved great things in their lives, provides accompanying her to a hospital, or helping her study Japanese. * Hinamatsuri(Doll's Festival)…an occasion to pray for young girls’ growth and such an empowering atmosphere that it will encourage you to happiness displaying dolls called "Hinaningyo" However, what I could experience as a “Big Sister” was more study hard to become the best version of yourself. than just being a “supporter of her.” I could build an intimate Living in one of the dormitories on the campus of Tsuda relationship with her because of being a “Big Sister,” and we University is awesome. You are able to make a lot of new friends, talked about various things a lot, especially about Japan. I speak Japanese all the time, focus on your studies and furthermore, enjoy seeing the changing seasons. This is taught her about Japanese culture, society, and traditions but in especially beautiful during springtime, when all the cherry fact, I was also taught a lot about these things by her. She blossom trees are in full bloom. made me aware of different perspectives on Japanese culture The good location of Tsuda University in Kodaira City, which or society which I had never, ever considered. It was a great is close to central Tokyo, will allow you study in a quiet opportunity to understand my country objectively and deeply. environment, but also to jump into the busy streets of Shibuya, Also, there were lots of things I learnt from her experience or Shinjuku, and other parts of Tokyo. During my time at Tsuda University I felt so welcome and Rebecca Schöchlin mindset. I am a “Big Sister” of her on the campus, though it Tsuda became like a second home for me. Everybody is always Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf, Germany can be said that she is like a big sister of mine. I respect her so Ayano Nakamura with Rebecca Extracurricular activities are organized by about a hundred student groups at Tsuda University. They include athletic, music, and cultural clubs, and clubs focusing on many other areas of interest. They vary in size from 10 to 50 members. We suggest that international exchange students who are interested in joining visit these clubs with their Big Sisters and friends. Club activities provide international exchange students with good opportunities to develop friendships with Japanese students and learn more about Japanese culture. These are some examples of the clubs: Athletic Clubs: Tennis, Skiing, Field Hockey, Dance (social, hip-hop, jazz, etc.), Aikido, Japanese Archery, Shorinji-Kempo, Basketball, Swimming, etc. Culture Clubs: Flower Arrangement, Tea Ceremony, Noh and Kyogen, Calligraphy, Fine Arts, etc. Music Clubs: Mandolin, String Orchestra, Brass Band, Chorus (mixed), Koto, Rock Band, etc.

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Spring semester (Terms 1 & 2) Early-April to Late-July

Fall semester (Terms 3 & 4) Early-September to Late-January

You can find Tsuda University’s Academic Calendar on the following web page: https://www.tsuda.ac.jp/en/calendar.html

Applicants must attend one of Tsuda University’s exchange partner institutions, and be nominated by their home institution to the exchange program at Tsuda University. Admission Study duration - April entry - One year - September entry - One semester

For more detailed information, please contact the international office at your home institution.

Kodaira Campus 2-1-1 Tsuda-machi, Kodaira-shi, Tokyo 187-8577 JAPAN Phone: +81 42 342 5164 Fax: +81 42 342 5290 Email: [email protected] Center for International Exchange English: https://cie.tsuda.ac.jp/eng/

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