For Those Who Are Interested in Studying at SU

Exchange Students (STEPS)

"STEPS" is a program for international students from our partner universities to study in Japan for one or two semesters. This program offers semi-intensive Japanese language courses and other courses in a variety of academic fields in English. Therefore, no prior knowledge of Japanese is required when applying for this program. Through this specially designed program, students are provided with opportunities to study Japanese arts and sciences, to improve Japanese proficiency, and to immerse themselves in intercultural experiences. Come on and join us at Saitama University.

1. Eligibility

Undergraduate students and graduate students whose home universities have exchange agreements with Saitama University.

2. Period of Program

6 months or 1 year

3. Schedule of Program

1st Semester: April 1st to September 30th
2nd Semester: October 1st to March 31st

4. Numbers of Students in Program

Approximately 20 persons

5. Application Period

You must apply through international office of home university.
Deadline is the end of December for the next academic year.

6. Other

(1) Scholarship

  • JASSO Short-term Student Exchange Promotion Program(Inbound) Scholarship
  • Saitama University Short-term Exchange Scholarship

(2) Accommodation

STEPS students will be accommodated at the International House of Saitama University adjacent to campus.

255 Shimo-Okubo, Sakura-ku, Saitama City, Saitama, 338-8570