International exchange and study abroad

The International Department provides student study abroad dispatch and accepts students from overseas partner schools. The dispatch program includes short-term (2 weeks~1 month), mid-term (1 semester), and long-term (1 year), allowing students to study abroad for a period tailored to their preferences. The study abroad program also offers a variety of programs, including language skills, volunteer work, and internships, so please feel free to consult with us.
Regarding accepting international students, about 900 students from 181 partner schools in 14 countries study at our university, allowing you to experience cross-cultural exchange on campus. We also hold exchange Events with international students, so please be sure to participate.

In addition to excursions and camps that allow students to interact with international students, online exchanges with students from overseas universities are also actively held.

Each campus has an international exchange group run by students officially approved by the office. J. F. Oberlin University promotes international exchange from the students' perspective, planning and implementing various international exchange Events.

An international exchange organization officially recognized by the International Department. We plan and operate Events for international and Japanese students to facilitate international exchange. Recommended for those interested in international exchange or seeking a place for language learning.

An international exchange organization officially recognized by the Shinjuku Campus. In addition to Events for international students on campus and students from nearby Japanese schools, we also hold summer festivals such as the "Culture Festival" for local residents and international students.

In addition to excursions and camps that allow students to interact with international students, online exchanges with students from overseas universities are also actively held.

The Machida Campus offers spaces where students can drop in and study English, Chinese, Korean, and Japanese in their free time. It also serves as a space where students from diverse nationalities can gather, fostering intercultural exchange and mutual enlightenment from a global perspective.
Location: Machida Campus, Tokubokan Building, 2nd Floor
Opening hours: Brown Bag Cafe Official Instagram Please check

Location: Shinjuku Campus
Opening hours: Same as the opening hours of the Shinjuku campus.

The International Dormitory is located right in front of Fuchinobe Station, the nearest station to the Machida Campus. International students from all over the world and Japanese students live together there.

We send many students abroad every year. We have partner institutions in 37 countries and regions worldwide, totaling 186 institutions (as of November 1, 2023), and offer a wide variety of programs ranging from 5 days to 1 year, with over 40 diverse options available.

Our university accepts regular international students, exchange students, and special program students from 29 countries, with over 900 international students enrolled each year. By welcoming a large number of international students, we are creating an environment on campus where diverse values can be shared and intercultural exchange can be deepened.