Institution name
Akita International University
Location
Akita, Tohoku (Honshu), Japan
Semester dates
Semester 1 (Spring Semester): April - July
Semester 2 (Fall Semester): August - December
Discipline area
- Arts (Japanese studies, Global studies)
- Business
- Japanese language
Important notes to consider
AIU is a competitive destination with limited places. As such, please put careful consideration into choosing your second and third preference as back-up options.
Students applying to AIU need to meet the following requirements:
- Completed at least 1 year of study at Swinburne (in their current degree) at the time of application;
- Have a minimum 2.5 GPA (very strict requirement)
Courses available for exchange students
Classes are taught in English, except for language courses and a few courses in the Japanese Studies courses (for students with advanced Japanese language skills).
Credit equivalence
50 CP = 15 credits
37.5 CP = 12 credits
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Accommodation
All international students are required to live in guaranteed on-campus housing. Visit the accommodation page for more information.
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Check out the Akita International University website for more information.