Fee-paying Study Abroad Program
Application Guideline for Outgoing Fee-paying Study Abroad Program to partner institutions
Program description
Applying the Fee-paying Study Abroad Program（認定海外留学制度）, students can study at 4 partner institutions in the United States and Australia. The students will enroll in the regular courses at the host universities in order to study subjects related to their major at HOSEI. The period of study abroad can be selected from 1 academic year or 1 semester.
After returning to Japan, the credits acquired at the partner institution will be recognized as credits required for graduation at HOSEI University, after being deliberated at the faculty council, with a limitation of 30 to 60 credits. (Please ask for details at your own faculty)
Number of students
Up to 10 students for each institution
※If the number of applicants exceed, selection will be done by GPA.
Period of Study Abroad
| 1 academic year | 1 semester | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | ACU | February - November | February - June |
| Bond | May - December | May – August September – December | |
| U.S. | Boise | August-May | August-December |
| Mankato |
*The applicants who selected 1 semester study at Bond University can choose from May semester or September semester to start.
Requirements and fees
| Australia (Spring Enrollment) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Institution | Australian Catholic University | Bond University |
| Academic Year | Shall be enrolled as a second year - fourth year student at HOSEI University in the year to apply to this program | |
| English Requirement | IELTS6.0 or above (Writing and Speaking:6.0, Reading and Listening 5.5) or TOEFL iBT 60 or above (Writing 21, Speaking 18, Reading 8, and Listening 7) | IELTS6.0 or above (Writing 6.0, Speaking, Reading and Listening 5.5) or TOEFL iBT 60 or above (Writing 21, Speaking 16, Reading and Listening 10) |
| Cumulative GPA at HOSEI | Calculated through to the most recent semester shall be 2.0 or higher at the time of the application. | |
| Tuition for 1 year (2024 actual)* |
AUS $17,004 | AUS $27,800 |
| Living expense for 1 year (approx. estimate)** |
AUD $275-520+ /week | |
| Travel Accident Insurance (approx. estimate) |
1 Academic Year: about \100,000 1 Semester: about \ 50,000 ※The student shall be enrolled to the overseas travel accident insurance designated by HOSEI University. | |
| Other Expenses | Airfare, Visa application fees, Personal expenses, OSHC(Overseas Student Health Cover=mandatory health insurance in Australia), textbooks, Tuition fee for HOSEI University during study abroad | |
(Note)
*Tuition fee is subject to change for 2025
**Living expense varies depending on the type of accommodation (dormitory, homestay, shared house, and so on)
| The United States (Fall Enrollment) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Institution | Boise State University | Minnesota State U Mankato |
| Academic Year | Shall be enrolled as a second year - fourth year student at HOSEI University in the year to apply this program | |
| English Requirement | IELTS6.0 or above or TOEFL iBT 68 or above | IELTS5.5 or above or TOEFL iBT 61 or above |
| Cumulative GPA at HOSEI | Calculated through to the most recent semester shall be 2.25/2.5* or higher at the time of the application. | Calculated through to the most recent semester shall be 2.0 or higher at the time of the application. |
| Tuition for 1 year (2024 actual)** |
US $21,076 | US $11,112 |
| Living expense for 1year (approx. estimate)*** |
US$16,610 | US$10,198 |
| Travel Accident Insurance (approx.. estimate) | 1 Academic Year: about \80,000 1 Semester: about \ 50,000 ※The student shall be enrolled to the overseas travel accident insurance designated by HOSEI University. | |
| Other Expenses | Airfare, Visa application fees, Personal expenses, Student Insurance designated by each host university, textbooks, Tuition fee for HOSEI University during study abroad | |
(Note)
*The students who obtained 12 credits or more at HOSEI at the time of application will be required GPA2.25.
The students who obtained less than 12 credits at HOSEI at the time of application will be required GPA2.5.
** Tuition fee is subject to change for 2025
***Room and board
Scholarship
| Amount | Selection | ACU | Bond | Boise | Mankato | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fee-paying Study Abroad Scholarship （開かれた法政21・認定海外留学奨学金） |
￥300,000* | the recipients will be determined by selection | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| HOSEI University Supporter’s Association Scholarship （法政大学後援会認定海外留学奨学金） |
￥100,000* | paid to all applicants | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| JASSO Scholarship** （JASSO海外留学支援制度 奨学金） |
￥70,000/month | selected from the students who meet the requirements | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| ￥80,000/month | ✓ | ✓ |
(Note)
* A half amount of scholarship will be paid for those who select 1 semester study abroad.
**Only the students who have Japanese nationality or permanent residency will be eligible.
Application Procedures
The applicants should complete all the steps following during the designated application period:
<STEP1> Submit the online application form
<STEP2> Submit the transcript and English test score by email
Application Period
| ACU | Bond | Boise | Mankato | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Application period | Sept. 24-27. 2024 | Dec.2-6, 2024 | Jan.27-31, 2025 | |
| Semester to start | February | May/September | August | |
Note
If you choose 1 year for your study abroad period at the time of application, you will not be able to change it to one semester.
You shall take at least 2 courses each semester, acquire the credits, and take procedures for accreditation at your faculty in HOSEI University.
You shall purchase the overseas travel accident insurance designated by HOSEI University.
All procedures related to studying abroad shall be carried out by yourself.
Tuition fees and other expenses above are the amounts presented by each institution as of October 2023, and are not fixed amounts. Information may change without notice due to circumstances at partner institutions.
Since you will be studying abroad applying the Fee-paying Study Abroad Program, you will be treated in accordance with that system. Please read the application guidelines for the “Fee-paying Study Abroad Program” carefully and make sure you understand the obligations and precautions.
The participants must attend multiple orientation sessions.
Contact
International Office, Global Education Center (グローバル教育センター国際交流課)
- Email: haken@ml.hosei.ac.jp
