Privately Financed Study Abroad/Other Programs

Asia University also provides advice to students who wish to study abroad at their own expense for about a year without using the university's study abroad program.

What is Privately Financed Study Abroad? ～Study abroad cases applicable to privately financed study abroad～

• I will study abroad at my own expense at Whatcom Community College, which is affiliated with Asia University.
• Study abroad at your own expense at an overseas higher education institution that has concluded an agreement with Asia University or AUGP study abroad destination.

*Language study abroad other than language courses offered by overseas institutions of higher education does not fall under the category of “study abroad.”
 
In addition to the privately financed international International Student mentioned above, students who have passed the diplomatic mission overseas assignment system and will be posted to a diplomatic mission while studying at the university, students dispatched by the Japan International Cooperation Agency etc. !Study Abroad Japan ~New Japan Representative Program~” will also be given the status of “Student”.

What are the benefits of studying abroad? How is it different from taking a leave of absence?

Enrollment category	study abroad	leave of absence
example	Study abroad at an overseas institution of higher education that has concluded an agreement with Asia University, study abroad at Whatcom Community College, etc.	Study abroad at a private language school, etc.
Tuition	Exemption from tuition if you pay the enrollment fee, etc. Pay tuition for 4 years * However, this does not apply if you repeat a year	Exemption from tuition fee if enrollment fee is paid Pay tuition for 4 years *However, this does not apply if you repeat a year
Credit certification	Depending on the courses you take while studying abroad, Credit may be recognized.	No Credit will be given

*If you are granted the status of a student, you will have obligations as an international International Student stipulated by Asia University.
*If you study abroad at your own expense, please assume that you will be enrolled for 5 years.
 
Students who are considering studying abroad at their own expense should consult with International Center at least six months in advance.

Study abroad at private expense

Even for privately funded study abroad at overseas institutions of higher education that have concluded agreements with Asia University, Credit earned at that university may be recognized if it is deemed beneficial in terms of education in accordance with the exchange/dispatch International Student system. there is. In addition, in consideration of the semester gap with overseas universities, we have established a "continued course system" that allows for the shortest enrollment period.

Study abroad information agency

America	US Embassy in Japan Japan-U.S. Board of Education U.S. Study Abroad Information Service Education USA
England	British Embassy in Japan british council
Australia	Embassy of Australia in Japan Australian Government Official Study Abroad Information Website
Canada	Embassy of Canada in Japan
Korea	Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Japan National Institute of International Education (Korean/English) Study in Korea
Singapore	Embassy of the Republic of Singapore in Japan
China	Embassy of the People's Republic of China in Japan
Malaysia	Malaysian Embassy (English) Education Malaysia
new zealand	New Zealand Embassy Study in New Zealand

Whatcom Community College

Whatcom Community College is a public two-year university located in the city of Bellingham in northwestern Washington, USA, close to Western Washington University.
 
We accept a large number of International Student from all over the world every year, so we are able to study in a richly international environment. Students who meet certain criteria can take not only language studies but also a wide range of subjects centered on liberal arts subjects.

Overseas diplomatic mission staff system

We dispatch young people from the private sector to general diplomatic missions abroad, such as the Japanese government's embassies and consulates around the world, and provide practical support at the destination. The term of office is two years. More than 80 students from our university have passed the selection exam and are active in diplomatic missions around the world. In addition, there are some who use their experience here to become staff members of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs after graduating from university.