外国人学生の方

SPACE (Saga University Program for Academic Exchange) is a special program designed for international students from affiliated universities around the world. It offers a unique curriculum of 1) classes to experience cultures or affairs of Saga and Japan, 2) Japanese language classes, and 3) classes of intercultural communication in English. By participating in this program, students better understand Japanese society and Saga people through interactions with Japanese students and local people in the academic study.

FIELD WORK ON JAPANESE/SAGA AFFIARS offered in English

The class consists of students’ Project work and field work/trip. We also have some workshops. Students can learn more about Japan, Kyushu or Saga or the people of Japan, Kyushu or Saga by experiencing its culture and affairs.

JAPANESE LANGUAGE COURSES

Saga University offers Japanese language courses from beginning. Students are required to take a placement test upon their arrival and will be placed according to their language level. The program offers courses for Beginning I, Beginning II and Intermediate I, and practical Japanese subjects for Intermediate II and Advanced. Students are able to gain Japanese skills ranging from a daily life level to an academic level.

INTERFACE SUBJECTS OF CROSS-CULTURAL AND INTERCULTURAL COMMUNICATION

OGE (Organization for General Education) of Saga University offers courses for Cross-cultural Interactions to international students together with Japanese students. International students should be aware that while they are encouraged to take these courses, the number of available class slots might differ among the classes offered.
How international students enroll and participate in courses vary from course to course.

GENERAL EDUCATION SUBJECTS offered in English

SPACE-SAGA students can register for English courses in General Education, as given below, and study contents together with regular Saga University 1st-year or 2nd-year students. The contents of the courses are about natural science, cultures, societies, etc. The number of the international students who can join each course is limited. The joining students also satisfies the English proficiency level each course.

Introduction to Science (Fall; 2 credits)
Cultural Metaphors(Fall; 2 credits)
Western Culture (Fall; 2 credits)
Citizenship Education (Fall; 2 credits)
Life in the Global World (Fall; 2 credits)
Aspects of Modern Society (Spring;2 credits)
Critical Thinking for the Modern Age(Spring; 2 credits)
Introduction to Sociology(Spring; 2 credits)

APPLICATION DOCUMENTS

[1] The Guideline for Applicants of SPACE-E 2024-2025 → Download here Application guideline
[2] The application form 2024-2025 → Download application form here
[3] Application for -Certificate of Eligibility → Download EXCEL here Example (please read carefully)