We welcomed 5 students from Northeastern University (hereafter referred to as NEU), Boston, U.S.A., and they studied about Japanese language and culture throughout the program. In the culture seminar classes, special visiting lecturers were invited and students tried Flower Arrangement, Tea Ceremony and Calligraphy on campus. They also experienced pottery lesson and Aikido lesson off-campus. Although most of them experienced those activities for the first time, they listened to lecturer’s explanation attentively showing their positive attitudes to learn about Japanese tradition and culture.

　In addition to the cultural seminars, students worked on diligently improving their Japanese abilities which they have been studying at least one year at NEU. Through Japanese language classes and conversation sessions with Doshisha students who joined the program as “supporters”, all of them showed remarkable growth. We were surprised to see them making full use of their Japanese language skills in various situations.

　Students and supporters not only interacted with each other in the classes, but also shared a lot of time in Kyoto such as strolling Gion area. It seemed they fully enjoyed their stay in Kyoto in many aspects.

　Although it was only two weeks that they stayed at Doshisha, we hope they will spend rest of their program in Japan energetically and continue to study Japanese language and culture even after going back to their country.

This scholarship will be due for renewal in September 2025 (at the end of the second year), and all students who wish to receive this scholarship after September 2025 must apply for renewal.Please apply from the following web form by June 22, 2025 (Sunday). (Required time: approx. 1 minute)

※Students enrolled in and before Academic Year of 2020 do not need to apply for renewal.

caution
*If you do not complete the procedure by the above deadline, it will be judged that you do not intend to renew, and renewal will not be approved. There are no remedies in any circumstances, so please be sure to apply if you are eligible.

*On June 5th, 2025, OIS has sent an e-mail to the university e-mail address of the eligible students informing them of the renewal application procedure. If you have not received the notification email from OIS, you are not eligible to renew the scholarship this time.

*Please note that the renewal application procedure does not necessarily guarantee that the scholarship will be paid.

*Whether or not applicable for renewal and the category (reduction rate) will be decided based on your academic performance by the end of the second year.

*The duration of the scholarship is up to the standard number of years required for graduation. (However, time taken off for military leave is excluded.)
 
**Please check this page for details.

※For students enrolled in the Academic Year between 2023 and 2024
https://ois.doshisha.ac.jp/ois/en/scholarships/merit2023-2024.html 

Current students at Doshisha Univeristy will be peer supporters to help you start a new life successfully.
This program is targeted for international students (full time students, special students, students at the Center for Japanese Language and Culture, and students at the Center for Global Education).
The supporters assist you on and off campus as your friends.
For further details, please check the document below titled "Details of Peer Support Program for International Students".
To apply for the program, please click Application Form or scan the QR code in the flyer.
Application deadline is 17:00 on April 28th(Mon.), 2025.

This is an important announcement for those who hold “STUDENT” status AND who was accepted to Doshisha University via the examination OTHER THAN the “Examination for International Students” regarding a status of residence and request for scholarships. Please be sure to check the details below and submit the web forms by the deadline.

Consent for Third-Party Provision of Personal Information and Submission of Residence Card and Contact Information Form【Mandatory for all students】

Submission deadline

By 5:00 p.m. JST. Monday, April 7, 2025

Details

Please make sure to check the details of how to submit this web form on the web page of orientation for newly enrolled international students.

Submission document and web form

Please insert and paste the images of "Residence Card" and "Student ID Card" in the document above and upload it via the following web form. (In order to use the web form, the user ID and password issued by Doshisha University are required. )

Submission of the Doshisha University International Student Scholarship Recommendation Request Form (for interested applicants only)

Submission deadline

By 5:00 p.m. JST. Monday, April 7, 2025

Details

Please make sure to check the details of how to submit this web form on the web page of orientation for newly enrolled international students.

Submission document and web form

Please fill in the "Scholarship Recommendation Request Form (Excel)" above and access the web form below, enter your personal information: faculty or graduate school, contact information, and upload the "Scholarship Recommendation Request Form (Excel)". (In order to use the web form, the user ID and password issued by Doshisha University are required. )

Application form of Doshisha University Merit Scholarships for Self-Funded International Students (for interested applicants only)

Submission deadline

By 5:00 p.m. JST. Thursday, April 4, 2025

Details

Students who took the exam for International Students, ILA, ISTC or Business School (GBMS), etc. and who were already selected to receive this scholarship or receive a notification of "not granted" don’t need to submit this form.

Eligible applicants

You must meet all the conditions below.

Submission document and web form

Please fill in the word file above and upload it to the web form. (In order to use the web form, the user ID and password issued by Doshisha University are required. )

The Global Leadership Program, a short-term study abroad program of Korea University, one of the most prestigious private universities in South Korea, was held at Doshisha University Imadegawa Campus for about three weeks from January 20 to February 7, 2025, and 19 international students studied at our university. 

In this program, Japanese language classes are thoroughly taught by faculty members of the Center for Japanese Language and Culture at TUFS. There are many daily assignments, and every year many Korea University students have mastered the Japanese language and deepened their understanding of Japanese culture. And it's not just about the language. The program also includes various hands-on learning experiences that are only possible in Japan, such as a Zen meditation experience, and an aikido experience. One of the most attractive aspects of studying abroad is the chance to meet and interact with people. Many Doshisha students again participated in the program as supporters and study volunteers, assisting in classes, holding welcome and farewell parties, and making efforts to interact with the students on a daily basis. They helped the students with conversation practice and presentation preparation, and deepened their friendship with the international students by interacting with them as young people outside of the study program.

On the final day of the program, the participants gave presentations on themes related to Japan that they had chosen. The students prepared presentation materials and gave their presentations entirely in Japanese, and the results of their studies over the past three weeks were fully demonstrated in their presentations. The themes were very original, and we listened to them with great interest.The final event of the day was the completion ceremony. Everyone received their certificates with smiles and poses. After the ceremony, it was time for the last exchange before returning home. It was impressive to see the international students and our student supporters enjoying conversation in Japanese and regretting their separation. 3 weeks was a short period of time, but it seems that the students were able to build friendships and have a wonderful influence on each other. We sincerely hope that the students of Korea University and Doshisha University who participated in this program will continue to strengthen their friendship and become a bridge between Korea and Japan and the world.

The Immigration Services Agency of Japan has announced that fees for immigration procedures, such as changing the status of residence and extending the period of stay, will be revised starting April 1, 2025.

Please refer to the list of revised fees in the file above.

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