University Overview
School of Global Studies
School of Management and Information Sciences
Study Abroad
We encourage all of our students to study or intern overseas at least once during their time at SGS. Programs offered to SGS students include Long-term Exchange, Long-term non-exchange, Short-term Study abroad and Internships Abroad.
Long-term Exchange Study Abroad Destinations
Long-term Exchange Study Abroad Destinations allow students to study academic courses abroad. In the case of Exchange Study Abroad tuition for the University abroad is waived due to agreements held with Tama SGS and their partner universities. Current Exchange Partners are outlined below. Long-term Exchange programs are primarily reserved for 3rd and 4th year students.
North America |
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| Algoma University | Sault Ste. Marie, Canada |
| The University of Winnipeg | Manitoba, Canada |
| Lakeland College | Wisconsin, USA |
| Valdosta State University | Georgia, USA |
Oceania |
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| Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT) | Melbourne, Australia |
Asia |
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| Nanyang Polytechnic | Singapore |
Europe |
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| Bremen University of Applied Science | Bremen, Germany |
Short-term Study Abroad Destinations
SGS also offers a wide variety of short-term 2-5 week programs which allow students earn credits during the summer or winter breaks. There are 3 types of short-term programs offered at SGS: Academic, Volunteer, and Language. Credit is rewarded for all types upon successful completion. Past destinations for short-term study abroad programs include:
Language
Monash University (Melbourne, Australia)
RMIT University (Melbourne, Australia)
Chirstchurch Polytechnic Intstitute of Technology (Christchurch, NZ)
University of Hawaii at Manoa (Hawaii, USA)
University of Victoria (Victoria, Canada)
University of Sheffield (Sheffield, UK)
Academic
Nanyang Polytechnic (Singapore); Business & Hospitality
University of Indianapolis (USA); International business, Social Culture, etc.
RMIT University (Australia); Business & Economy
Community Service
India
Yuda University (Taiwan)
Vietnam
Algoma University (Canada)
1st Year to 4th Year students may participate on short-term study abroad programs.
Internships Abroad
In addition to Study Abroad programs, SGS offers Internships. 1st and 2nd year students can enroll in the “Domestic Internship” course and experience first-hand a Japanese work environment. 3rd year students can enroll in the “Internship Abroad” course and receive credit after successful completion of the internship over the summer holiday. Students are responsible for finding their own internships with some assistance from staff and faculty.
Scholarships
Tama offers competitive scholarships for students who wish to study or intern abroad. Students should apply for the scholarship at the time of application. Short-term and Internship Scholarships are generally 100,000 yen and can be received once a year. Long-term scholarships range from 200,000 to 600,000 yen and can be received only once during the students’ academic career.
| For Short Term and Internships Abroad | |
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| Amount | JPY 100,000 |
| Requirements | ・600 word essay ・A letter of recommendation from a professor |
| The Outstanding Academic Achievement Scholarship for Study Abroad ( 1 Year ) | |
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| Amount | JPY 600,000 |
| Period of program | One year |
| Type of program | Academic (Language programs are not applicable) |
| Requirements | ・2nd year and up at the time of application ・TOEIC score 750 ・GPA 2.8 ・1,200 word essay ・Two letters of recommendation from professors |
| The Outstanding Academic Achievement Scholarship for Study Abroad ( 1 semester ) | |
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| Amount | JPY 400,000 |
| Period of program | 1 Semester |
| Type of program | Academic (Language programs are not applicable) |
| Requirements | ・2nd year and up at the time of the application ・TOEIC score 750 ・GPA 2.8 ・1,200 word essay ・Two letters of recommendation from professors |
| The Academic Excellence Scholarship for Study Abroad | |
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| Amount | JPY 400,000 |
| Period of program | One year |
| Type of program | All |
| Requirements | ・TOEIC score 650 ・GPA 2.7 ・1,000 word essay ・Two letters of recommendation from professors |
| The Academic Achievement Scholarship | |
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| Amount | JPY 200,000 |
| Period of program | 1 semester |
| Type of program | All |
| Requirements | ・TOEIC score 450 ・GPA 2.5 ・1,000 word essay ・Two letters of recommendation from professors |
Independent Study Abroad
Some students who have a specific destination in mind choose to study-abroad independently. This allows students to travel and study almost anywhere they desire. However, credits earned during independent study abroad will not be valid at Tama University and the student will be responsible for planning. The International Affairs Office can offer advice and some basic logistic support.
