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Incoming Exchange Students at Tama University School of Global Studies (SGS)
Welcome to Tama University School of Global Studies (SGS)!
Located in the
scenic Kanagawa area,
just one hour from central Tokyo, our campus offers an ideal learning environment surrounded by nature. As an
incoming exchange student, you will have the opportunity to study in a truly global atmosphere, engage with both
Japanese and international students, and experience Japanese culture firsthand.
Academic Opportunities
- Courses in English: A wide range of classes in global studies, hospitality management, and psychology are available.
- Japanese Language & Culture: Learn Japanese and explore both traditional and modern aspects of Japanese society.
- Interactive Learning: Small class sizes encourage active participation and close connections with professors.
Campus Life
- Student Exchange Activities: Join student clubs, cultural events, and workshops to make friends from Japan and around the world.
- Support System: Our International Office and student “buddies” provide guidance on academics and daily life.
- Beautiful Campus: Surrounded by greenery, the Shonan Campus offers a calm and inspiring environment to study and grow.
Explore Japan
Beyond the classroom, exchange students can enjoy:
- Weekend trips to Tokyo, Yokohama, Kamakura, Enoshima, and Mt. Fuji.
- Cultural immersion through local festivals, traditional tea ceremonies, and community exchange.
Studying Japanese
Japanese language classes are offered at beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels. Thanks to small class
sizes, each student receives attentive and personalized support.
Beginner level: Students
acquire basic conversational skills necessary for daily life in Japan.
Intermediate level:
Building on their foundational skills, students learn more complex sentence patterns and expressions while
continuing their study of kanji.
Advanced level: Using authentic materials such as
newspapers,
magazines, and online articles, students develop the ability to express their own ideas and opinions on
current events and cultural topics.
Content Courses
At SGS, content courses focus on global studies.
Students can choose from a wide range of
classes offered in both Japanese and English, covering areas such as language and culture, hospitality
management, global issues and international studies, psychology, anthropology, and more. For details on
current course offerings, please contact the Office of International Affairs.
Exchange Program (Inbound)
Fact Sheet
Application Documents