Certified study abroad/official placement

Certified study abroad/official placement

In addition to the various study abroad programs organized by the university, Asia University has a system in place that recognizes study abroad at a foreign university of a student's own choosing as "certified study abroad," and allows students to count Credit they earn at the overseas university toward Requirement for Graduation. In addition, even for programs other than those at Asia University, if they are approved as "official dispatch" through internal deliberations, they will be given the status of "study abroad."

Certified study abroad

Certified study abroad is a system that can be used when a student arranges their own study abroad at a university overseas and the university is certified as suitable. Using this system, students can study abroad at a university of their choice without taking a leave of absence, and Credit they earn may be recognized as part of Requirement for Graduation.

Destinations recognized as accredited study abroad

A degree-granting overseas university or a language school affiliated with such a university
*This does not apply to study abroad at private language schools, etc., or overseas stays on working holidays.

Types of certified study abroad programs

There are two types of programs to choose from: "Approved Study Abroad A," in which you pay Tuition at Asia University while studying abroad and have your enrollment status listed as "enrolled" during the study abroad period, allowing you to graduate in four years; and "Approved Study Abroad B," in which you pay the equivalent of the leave of absence registration fee during the study abroad period and have your enrollment status listed as "studying abroad."

	Enrollment category	Length of study	Payment of Tuition etc.	Fee for leave of absence Payment of the equivalent amount	Graduation in 4 years
Certified Study Abroad A	Currently enrolled	include	Required	unnecessary	Yes
Certified Study Abroad B	study abroad	Do not include	unnecessary	Required	No

*Students considering studying abroad should consult with International Center at least six months before departure.

Official dispatch

Officially-sponsored overseas assignments are when a student is assigned a position by a public organization and sent overseas. If the details of the assignment are discussed and approved within the university, the student is granted the status of "studying abroad" and can be sent overseas. During the assignment, the student is required to pay the equivalent of the registration fee for a leave of absence.

	Enrollment category	Length of study	Payment of Tuition etc.	Fee for leave of absence Substantial exemption	Graduation in 4 years
Official dispatch	study abroad	Do not include	unnecessary	Required	No

<Examples of official dispatch>

Ministry of Foreign Affairs dispatch staff system

This is a system run by the Japan International Service Association, in which students are dispatched to Japan's overseas missions (embassies, consulates, government missions, consulates) around the world for a two-year term in principle to provide practical support. More than 90 students from our university have passed the selection exam and are now working at overseas missions around the world. Some students also use their experience here to become Ministry of Foreign Affairs officials after graduating from university. 

Tobitate! Study Abroad JAPAN New Japan Representative Program

"Tobitate! Study Abroad JAPAN" is a "study abroad promotion campaign" run by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology, and the "New Japan Representative Program" is a new program to develop human resources who will create the future of Japan. Students submit a study abroad plan that they themselves have planned, and if their plan is adopted and they are confirmed to study abroad, they will be provided with a scholarship for Tuition, local activity expenses, travel expenses, etc.