Meigaku Overseas Programs

The International Center’s “student exchange” agreements with overseas partner universities give you the opportunity to earn Meiji Gakuin credits while studying outside Japan. (Please see the “Faculty Overseas Program” for the Faculty’s own offering.)

・Exchange Program
・Short Term Program
・Global Leader Internship
・Global Career Development Program etc…
・Department of International Business Study Abroad Programs（*Depending on the year, this program is also open to students of the Faculty of International Studies.）

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Faculty Overseas Programs

In addition to the International Center’s programs, FIS offers the following unique study abroad opportunities at foreign universities and internships to our students.

Double Degree Program – San Francisco State University (SFSU)

The “Double Degree Program” of the Faculty of International Studies allows students to obtain degrees from both Meiji Gakuin University (MGU) and San Francisco State University (SFSU) by fulfilling the graduation requirements of both universities. At San Francisco State University, you will live as a “transfer student” and expedite graduation by converting credits from courses that are interchangeable as determined by both universities. This allows for an earlier than usual graduation from SFSU. By fulfilling the required course credits, completing graduation theses, and passing graduation exams at both universities, you can obtain degrees from both institutions in an average of 5 years, instead of the original 8 years (4 years at each university). The average duration of study at San Francisco State University is 2.5 years (this varies depending on your major at SFSU). You will pay the tuition fees set by San Francisco State University (SFSU) to attend that institution. Please note that the tuition fees for SFSU may vary from year to year. You will also be required to pay tuition fees to Meiji Gakuin University, but there are scholarship programs available at MGU. (Details will be provided during the information session.)

*Students interested in this program (it is limited to Faculty of International Studies students) are encouraged to attend the Double Degree Program Information Session held in early April. The dates will be posted on the campus online bulletin board “Port Hepburn” in early April, so be sure to check regularly.
*This program allows for an earlier graduation than usual by converting credits from courses that are interchangeable as determined by both universities. However, if your major at San Francisco State University is not closely aligned with the courses offered at the Faculty of International Studies at Meiji Gakuin University, a relatively longer period of study abroad may be required.
*This program requires a financial review. Before applying, it is important to thoroughly discuss your academic plan until graduation, tuition fees, living expenses, and other related matters with your guarantor, seminar instructor (Department of International Studies), and academic advisor (Department of Global Transcultural Studies).

• Application requirements: minimum TOEFL iBT score of 61, GPA2.5
• San Francisco State University (SFSU)

Field Studies

FIS faculty members who teach certain seminars lead these programs. In a Field Study, you join other seminar students to conduct off-campus research on themes and issues related to that faculty member’s academic specialization. Field Studies give you many opportunities to interact with local experts and students in other universities.
Field Studies offered by the Dept. of International Studies
Field Studies offered by the Dept. of Global and Transcultural Studies

Overseas Internships

Japanese Language Teaching Assistantships

You can gain experience as a teach assistant in Japanese language programs at Australian primary, middle and high schools. The duration is six months.

Business Internships

You can work for Japanese companies in Hong Kong to acquire business skills that foster competence on the global stage. While on the internship, you receive training and gain practical experiences that help you enhance your business English and business manners.