Study Abroad destinations
Toyo University
Tokyo, Japan
Toyo University carries on a tradition that began with the Philosophy Academy, an institution founded by the philosopher Enryo Inoue in 1887.
With 14 faculties, Toyo University is a comprehensive university that gives students the opportunity to study in a broad range of fields, from the humanities to science. It also facilitates flexible learning to match students' individual interests by allowing students to take lessons in other faculties and departments, offering university-wide courses that students at all campuses can take, and establishing a special English-language course called LEAP.
Toyo University has a large student body made up of people from all of Japan's 47 prefectures as well as other countries. Its enrolment is among the largest in Japan, with around 31,000 students.
Toyo University operates campuses situated in Hakusan and Akabanedai (Tokyo), Asaka and Kawagoe (Saitama), and Itakura (Gunma). All of them have first-rate facilities and excellent locations that are within walking distance from the nearest train station.
What you can study
| Course | When you can study |
|---|---|
| Japanese, TESOL and Linguistics BA | 3rd year, full year |
| Japanese, Intercultural Communication and Linguistics BA | 3rd year, full year |
Academic information
Choosing your modules
You will need to gain the following credits from your modules:
- 12 to 16 Japanese credits per semester
- 24 to 32 Japanese credits per year
For information on module options, visit the Toyo University website.
Academic calendar
The academic year is split into 2 semesters:
- Semester 1: Early September until late January
- Semester 2: Mid March until early August
For a full list of academic dates, visit the Toyo University academic calendar.
Accommodation
Accommodation abroad
For details about accommodations, please check Toyo University housing site.
The accommodation fee for AI-House Hub-4 dormitory is 98,300 yen per month (includes breakfast and dinner on weekdays while classes are in session).
Costs and visas
Funding
Funding is available to help you with study abroad costs. Please see our Funding page for more details.
Additional costs
This information is about additional costs of studying at this host university. Please be aware that prices are subject to change, and the list may not be exhaustive.
We recommend looking at the host website, as well as entry requirements for the country, to get a full understanding of the costs involved.
Students are required to pay into:
- Japanese National Insurance: this costs approximately 20,000 JPY per year
- Gakkensai (personal accident insurance): this costs approximately 1,000 JPY per year
- Futai-Gakuso (comprehensive insurance): this costs approximately 1,860 JPY per year
Visas
Please make sure you have an up to date passport that expires no earlier than 6 months after you intend to return.
You will be provided with guidance and documentation from the partner university but it will be your responsibility to obtain the correct visa. Neither the Study Abroad team here or at the partner university are qualified to offer consultations or detailed advice regarding visa applications. Immigration laws are complex and subject to frequent changes.
If you do have any visa related questions you will need to contact the appropriate Embassy directly.
