Seisen University
Tokyo, Japan

• 3 Chome-16-21 Higashigotanda, Shinagawa City, Tokyo 141-8642, Japan

• Spring Semester:  10 October

• Fall Semester:  18 April

• Spring Semester: April 1 – Late September 2026
  Classes run from mid-April to the end of July.

• Fall Semester: Late September 2026 – March 31, 2027
  Classes run from late September to mid-January.

• Global Citizen and Politics/Global Citizen and Culture

• Global Citizen and Business /Global Citizen and Human Resource

• Global Citizen and Development/Global Citizen and Justice

• Global Citizen and Constructive Controversy

• International Cultural Exchange/Theater Education

• Communication Skills/Current Issues

＊The list for FY 2026 will be available in March 2026.

•  A transcript will be provided to each home institution. 

Seisen Reisen-kai Scholarship

• Offered to one student per partner institution upon recommendation.

• Amount: ¥40,000 per month for 10 months (year exchange) or 5 months (semester exchange).

• Not available to students receiving other scholarships of ¥80,000/month or more.

Nomination Procedure

• Select one student and email a recommendation letter (PDF) explaining why the student is being nominated.

• Recipients are expected to join Seisen’s international exchange events and help promote internationalization on campus.

• Academic Advisor & Buddy: Each student is paired with an academic advisor and a buddy for academic and daily support.

• SEISEN AMIGAS: A volunteer student group that organizes cultural activities and helps international students make local friends.

• Wellness Center: Provides medical consultations, mental health counseling, and general well-being support.

• Career Support Center: Offers information on part-time jobs and guidance for students interested in career opportunities in Japan.

• IT Center: Assists with Wi-Fi setup and use of campus systems.

• All international students are strongly advised to obtain overseas travel insurance before coming to Japan.

• Students staying longer than 3 months must enroll in Japan’s National Health Insurance, which covers about 70% of medical expenses.

• This service is only for students in Seisen-arranged housing.  

• Please ensure your flight allows you to arrive at the dorm by 5 pm for key collection. 

No tuition fees for the Exchange Program if nominated by an exchange partner institution.

• Spring Semester:  31 October

• Fall Semester:  16 Mayl

• Click here for the list of FY 2025.

• We offer four Japanese classes at two levels per semester— Grammar, Reading, Speaking, and Comprehensive Japanese—totaling 8 credits, free For more information, Click here. 

• Students with JLPT N2 or higher: Free to choose any subjects, except those restricted.

• Students with JLPT N3 level (below N2): Take classes mainly in English or practical subjects (e.g., art, PE) in Japanese.

• All students register for courses with their instructor. A minimum of 7 subjects must be taken, including Japanese language and other courses. 

Seisen University does not have official student dormitories. However, the International Center provides housing information and supports students in finding and arranging accommodation.

Example Housing Options:

• Kitazono Women’s Student Dormitory

• Tokyo Gakusei Kaikan

• Elstanza Den-en-chofu

• Exchange students have full access to all campus facilities.

• Seisen is a member of the Campus Members Program, granting students free admission to national museum exhibitions and discounts on special exhibitions. 

• The orientation will take place in early April.

• Check-in date of dormitory: TBA 

• Total: ¥ 80,000 - 115,000

• Accommodation: ¥ 55,000 - 80,000

• Entrance Fee: ¥ 110,000 - 150,000

• Food Expenses: ¥ 25,000 - 35,000