Nanzan University

CountryJapan
AddressCentre for Japanese Studies
18 Yamazato-cho, Showa-ku

466 – 8673
ContactDaisy V. Montesa
Telephone00 81 52 832 3123
Emaildmontesa@ic.nanzan-u.ac.jp
Fax00 81 52 832 5490
Website www.ic.nanzan-u.ac.jp/English/index.htm
LanguageJapanese
Academic CalandarSpring Semester: Beginning January until Mid May

Autumn Semester: Beginning September until End December
WorkloadThe fixed number of subjects that you must register for prior to starting the SPA is a compulsory Japanese language course, & seminars about Japanese Society, Culture, Business.

Approved Courses
Pass RequirementsTo pass the semester you will need to pass the Japanese language course, and attend seminars about Japanese society, culture & business.
ApplicationPrint out the Nanzan checklist and tick the boxes when handing in all the documents:

All forms are available from the IPO or the Japanese language coordinator:

- Form A – Application form
- Form B – Essay
- One official transcript of records
- Form C – Confidential Reference form
- Form D – Information sheet on Japanese Language Study
- Form E – Financial Evidence
- Form F – Medical Information
- A copy of your passport
- Four passport photographs
- Form G – Accommodation Application Form
- Form H – Accommodation Questionnaire
- Form I – Certificate of Eligibility Application Form.

Nanzan then send us your acceptance packet. You will have to complete the documents listed below, and return them to the IPO by the deadline stated on the forms.
- Confirmation of Enrollment
- Consent and release Agreement
- Physical Examination Sheet
- Arrival Information Sheet

NB. the tuition, application and admissions fees are waived for exchange students. Jeremy Chevillotte therefore does not have to pay anything at the time of application. When he is admitted, we will send him an admission packet and an invoice for an advanced deposit (TO BE PAID BEFORE COMING TO JAPAN) consisting of the following: housing (regardless of the kind of accommodation), accident insurance and security deposit. The acceptable form of payment and Nanzan's bank information as well as the deadline for payment will be informed with the invoice.

Deadlines

Spring Semester: End June

Autumn Semester: Mid February
Visa RequirmentsOverseas applicants must obtain a “college student” visa to be able to study in a Japanese university and be accorded all privileges given to college students. The complete procedure for visa application is as follows:

Your acceptance letter (Letter of Admission) will be sent with the Certificate of Eligibility in late July at the latest
- Submission of a certificate of Eligibility Application Form to the Nagoya Regional Immigration Bureau by CJS, Nanzan University on the student’s behalf - Issuance of the Certificate of Eligibility - Sending of the Certificate of Eligibility to the student by CJS - Application for a “college student” visa by the student by presenting the Certificate of Eligibility as one of the necessary documents to the Japanese Embassy or Consulate - Issuance of Visa - Application for landing permission at the port of entry - EBS-London SPA Learning agreement.
LifestyleThe univerisity's facilities include an impressive computerised library that gives students easy access to nearly a million books & periodicals; an IT centre with over 4,300 internet points; sport facilities that include a gym, swimming pool and tennis courts; a general shop, bakery, travel agency, bookshop and photo booth; and a cafeteria offering a variety of food and vending machines.

Cost of Living:

Japan’s cost of living is high. Nagoya is said to be relatively cheap compared to Tokyo and Osaka. The following should provide a general idea of what costs are like. Consumption tax is 5%.

Food
Milk 1000ml approx. 200 yen, Dozen Eggs approx. 150 yen, Coke 350ml approx. 120 yen, Beef 100g approx. 200 yen, 1 Apple approx. 100 yen, Rice 2kg approx. 800 yen,
Students can eat lunch at the student cafeteria for about 400-500 yen.

Other
Movie Ticket approx. 1,500 yen, Bus Charge within Nagoya City 200 yen
Subway (City Subway) 230 yen- (depending on zones)
Bullet Train (Round trip between Nagoya-Tokyo) approx. 19,000 yen (if student’s discount is used.)

Transport:

The subway is very convenient for getting around Nagoya City. Other forms of transportation includes bus and taxi. The charge for the Nagoya City bus is approximately 200 yen for zone 1. Charges are paid inside the bus. There are also pre-paid “Yurika” cards that are accepted on buses and subways (1,000 yen, 2,000 yen, 5,000 yen), which not only come with a discount, but are convenient as well because they relieve you from the hassle of looking for change. Taxis are available not only at taxi stands, but you can catch them on the street by raising your hand. Taxi charges are based on the meter system and are very expensive, starting at around 610 yen. Night time and early morning charges also apply.
AccomodationThe centre arranges accommodation, with the following options: Home-stay, dormitory, a room in a house, off-campus international Residences.

Please note that there are a limited number of places in each category and that it is often not possible to place all students in their first choice of accommodation. Every effort is made to accommodate students in their preferred choice, but flexibility is required. Please remember that accommodation arrangements are on a semester basis and that full-year students may be asked to change quarters after their first semester at the Center. The housing fee, to be paid in advance to cover accommodation for the duration of the course, is approximately ¥60,000 per month regardless of the type of accommodation. Students who are housed in a dormitory or who did not request accommodation are refunded on a monthly basis, in accordance with university procedures for housing fee refunds, so that they can pay for their accommodation expenses.

The Homestay Program
The Center's homestay program was started when the Center was first established, in the belief that through the experience of sharing daily life with a Japanese family, Japanese culture would be learned firsthand, thus deepening the ties between the student and the host family. The number of students wishing to take part in the program is increasing every year. In recent years approximately 60% of the Center's students have been placed with host families. The monthly fee of ¥60,000 includes two meals a day.

Living in a Dormitory
Through the generosity of local business and international organizations, Nanzan is able to place students in a number of privately managed dormitories in the local area. Some of the dormitories are specifically designed for students, while others are run by local companies for their employees. Each dormitory is unique, but in all cases students are expected to adapt to the one they are placed in and abide by its rules and regulations.

The monthly fee for a dormitory depends on a number of factors:
facilities provided (such as air conditioning in the summer and heating in the winter); private telephones; the cost of utilities; and the number of meals provided. The Center will file an application for admission to outside dormitories on behalf of students who wish to choose this option, but the owner of each dormitory reserves the right of final decision.

Off-Campus International Halls of Residence
The University runs two off-campus facilities, the Nagoya Kōryū Kaikan and the Yamazato Kōryū Kaikan, which are international halls of residence open to all Nanzan students. The halls were founded to promote international understanding and cooperation through a live-in experience. Demand for this accommodation increases every year, making competition for openings very tight.

Renting an Apartment
Students who prefer a more independent lifestyle may rent an apartment. In Japan, apartments are ordinarily not furnished. The monthly rent for an unfurnished, one-bedroom apartment studio with kitchenette, toilet, and bath ranges from approximately ¥50,000 to ¥70,000 depending on location, size, and amenities.

Family Accommodations
Nanzan has no facilities to accommodate those wishing to bring family members with them for their term of study at the Center. Students who wish to bring along family members should contact the office with their request.

Applying for Accommodation
The Center arranges accommodation for all students who request it. These students must complete and submit the accommodation application form. The information provided is used to place the student with a suitable Japanese family or dormitory. Students not wanting the Center to arrange accommodation for them need not submit an accommodation application. They are, however, required to complete and submit the Accommodation Questionnaire and provide information and contact addresses of the person who will accommodate them or who will arrange accommodation for them.