【Meiji Univ】APPLICATIONS ARE NOW OPEN! Short-term Japanese Language Program (Winter 2027)

Dear Partners,

 

Warm Greetings from Meiji University!

 

Meiji University is pleased to announce our Short-term Japanese Language Program (Winter 2027) for students of our partner universities.

 

It will cover not only Japanese language study, but also project work and exchange activities with Meiji University students, Japanese cultural experiences, designed to meet diverse learning needs.

 

We would greatly appreciate it if you could kindly inform your students of this program. Please see the URL below for more information.

 

(ENG) Short-term Japanese Language Program | Meiji University

(JP) 日本語短期研修プログラム | 明治大学

 

The application period is October 2nd, 2026 – November 5th, 2026 (Japan Time).

Applications may be closed earlier than mentioned above when the capacity is reached.

 

If you are interested in participating, we recommend that you apply earlier.

That is because the applicants who apply just before the deadline have less time for taking online Japanese Test.

 

【Program Period 】  February 1st – February 12th, 2027

 

【Program Fee 】  90,000JPY

 

【Accommodation 】

Participants must make their own arrangements. If you wish to stay at a hotel recommended by the university, please apply after your participation is confirmed.

Applicants from partner universities who need VISA support are required to stay at the hotel recommended by the university.

 

【Program Level 】

Elementary course (A2 level in CEFR scale):JLPT N4 level

This class is for students who are JLPT N4 level or equivalent. Students in this level are able to listen and comprehend conversations encountered in daily life and generally follow their contents, provided that they are spoken slowly.

 

You CAN NOT apply to this class if you have no background in learning Japanese.

 

Intermediate course (B1 level in CEFR scale):JLPT N3 ～N2 level

This class is for students who are JLPT N3~N2 level or equivalent. Students in this level are able to listen and comprehend conversations in everyday situations, spoken at near-natural speed, and state his/her own opinion.

 

Those with an advanced level of Japanese are NOT eligible to apply.

 

【Scholarship】

This program is approved by the JASSO (Japan Student Services Organization) scholarship program. Students from Meiji University partner institutions who meet the criteria set by JASSO can receive the scholarship (80,000 yen) at the end of the program. Scholarship slots are limited. Applicants will be screened, and not all will be awarded a scholarship. For details, please see the above program website.

*Click here for the list of partner universities of Meiji university

(Eng)Meiji NOW GLOBAL｜明治大学の海外留学プログラム

(JP) Meiji NOW GLOBAL｜明治大学の海外留学プログラム

 

For further information or any questions, please feel free to contact us; E-MAIL: mjlp@meiji.ac.jp

 

Best regards,

 

Japanese Language Program: mjlp@meiji.ac.jp